The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority’s Special Improvement District released its 2025 year in review on Mar. 10, highlighting progress in cleanliness, public safety coordination, and quality of life within the Atlantic City Tourism District.
The report outlines the completion of nearly 2,000 work orders, removal of 255 tons of trash, elimination of 580 pieces of graffiti, and assistance to 44 at-risk individuals through the Ambassador Program during calendar year 2025. These efforts are part of ongoing initiatives to maintain and enhance the district for residents, businesses, and visitors.
“These numbers represent accountability: visible, measurable outcomes that demonstrate stewardship of the Tourism District,” said Eric Scheffler, Executive Director of the CRDA. “From graffiti removal to ambassador outreach, every work order completed reflects our commitment to maintaining a district that serves residents, businesses, and visitors alike.”
Additional highlights from SID operations include collecting 54 tons of recycling; power-washing Boardwalk benches and planters; maintaining parks; planting thousands of flowers and trees; installing mulch and crushed clam shell; coordinating with police on non-emergency calls; relaying maintenance issues to city departments; partnering with community organizations for neighborhood upkeep; supporting local events; administering assessment accounts; and overseeing policing unit staffing.
“The dedication and professionalism of our entire SID team are clearly reflected in these results,” said Jerry Barnhart, SID Director. “Day in and day out, they maintain the highest standards of service, and their commitment to this district is what makes success like this possible.”
Looking ahead to 2026, priorities include upholding daily cleaning standards across the district, increasing power-washing frequency along major avenues, repainting receptacles citywide, redesigning a pocket park at North Carolina and Pacific Avenues with local partners, and identifying new beautification projects.
The Special Improvement District works alongside city agencies and community groups to support economic vitality in Atlantic City. In a broader context related to business advocacy statewide,the New Jersey Business and Industry Association serves as the nation’s largest statewide employer association representing employers across various sectors. It advances competitive excellence, delivers essential information for financial success,serves private-sector employers throughout New Jersey,facilitates partnerships among businesses, government entities and academic institutions,and offers advocacy as well as cost-saving benefits. Michele Siekerka is president and chief executive officer.
