American Voices

Atlantic City Mayor Resigns

October 12, 2007 | ISSUE 43•41

After an absence of nearly two weeks in which his whereabouts were largely unknown, Robert W. Levy, mayor of Atlantic City, NJ, returned to office only to resign. What do you think?

  • Well thank goodness he's gone. Erratic and suspicious behavior has no place in Atlantic City.

    Paulina Kntuson
    Systems Analyst

  • I'm still having trouble getting past the first part. Why would anyone–anyone–disappear from Atlantic City for more than an hour?

    Tim Lunt
    Graphic Designer

  • He was a terrible mayor. He promised us constituents hairsprays and cheese fries! Where are my hairsprays and cheese fries?!

    Tony Regina
    Hot Dog Vendor

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