Sweeney Applauds Deal To Sell Trump Taj Mahal Casino

Looks Forward To New Relationship Between Workers and Management

TRENTON – Senate President Steve Sweeney issued the following statement today upon learning of a pending deal to sell the Trump Taj Mahal Casino in Atlantic City from billionaire Carl Icahn to a group of New Jersey-based developers.

“This deal is welcome news, not just for the two thousand union workers who can look forward to greater job security and a hopefully healthier working relationship with management, but also for the greater Atlantic City region as a whole.

“This sale proves that the steps we have taken to stabilize Atlantic City’s economy are already paying dividends, in terms of greater confidence and marketability on the part of local businesses.

“The regulatory process must be thoroughly complied with, but I congratulate the prospective new owners on their investment and look forward to a speedy reopening of the Taj and the continued revitalization of Atlantic City.”