Atlantic City Hall Takes Name Of Deceased, Iconic Public Official

It was Atlantic City, New Jersey Mayor Marty Small’s idea and it will come to fruition this Wednesday, August 5, 2026. It’s a huge honor that will be bestowed upon the late Ernest Coursey.

Atlantic City Hall Will Be Named After The Late Ernest Coursey

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small

We caught up with Mayor Small, who told us:

“We’re coming together to honor a legacy of service, leadership and dedication. It will be a celebration of Ernest Coursey’s significant impact for the City of Atlantic City and it will preserve his legacy for generations to come,” said Small.

Small broke the news on his various social media phantoms, writing:

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Join us, This Wednesday, August 5th...on the 1 year Anniversary of his death...we give the ultimate honor to Ernest D. Coursey Sr. By naming City Hall after him #faith #resilience #redemption #thefutureisours #teamsmall, wrote Small.

The Public Service Career Of Ernest Coursey

Coursey served in many important public roles during his lifetime, including:

Atlantic City 3rd Ward Councilman.
Atlantic City Council President .
Deputy Mayor under former Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford.
Chief of Staff under current Mayor Marty Small.
Former Atlantic County Freeholder.
Atlantic County Commissioner.
Aide to former United States Senator Robert
Torricelli.
Worked in The Atlantic City Clerks Office.
Aide to former councilman Harold Mosee.
Managed Bader Field & Surf Stadium, whereby he was affectionately called The "Surf" Boss.