Domenic Cappella

October 17, 2007 - 9:35pm

Callaway allies considered for Atlantic City Mayor

The Atlantic City Democratic Committee tonight voted to send the names of City Administrator Domenic Cappella, Democratic Municipal Chairman Scott Evans, and former City Councilwoman Barbara Hudgins -- all allies of Craig Callaway's political machine -- to the City Council as possible replacements for Robert Levy.  Levy resigned as Mayor earlier this month amidst a series of scandals.  The City Council has until November 9 to consider the choices; if they can't agree, the municipal party committee could pick a new Mayor.

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October 10, 2007 - 12:28pm

Typical New Jersey: An item that begins "if not for his criminal conviction..."

If not for his criminal conviction, Craig Callaway would be taking office as the Mayor of Atlantic City.  He resigned as City Council President last year after being sentenced to 40 months in a federal prison for accepting bribes.  

Callaway was one of several recent Atlantic City Councilmen to be convicted on corruption charges: Gibb Jones got five years on probation for extortion and Ramon Rosario was sentenced to ten months in prison for taking bribes. Another Councilman, Martin Small, was aquitted.

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