John O'Connor

ATLANTIC CITY — Naeem Ahmed Khan believes it takes a business mind to run the resort effectively, which is why he wants to be the one to take the city that “runs in his blood” into the future.

“If you look at the past, when you used to come to Atlantic City, you couldn’t even get in there; it used to be that busy,” the Republican Khan said. “I feel right now that Atlantic City is in a pretty bad situation. You have crime issues, drug issues, and most of the roads are bumpy. If Atlantic City is not doing good, the whole county feels that effect. I challenge everyone to walk Atlantic Avenue and see how some people are living. Atlantic City needs to be fixed."

Khan, 41, owner of Garden State Fuels, will face off against incumbent Democratic Mayor Marty Small Sr. in the Nov. 4

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