Langford won’t attend Christie’s tourism district announcement

    The latest in Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford’s crusade against a state-run tourism district has the mayor skipping out on a state announcement tomorrow.

    NJ Gov. Chris Christie is expected to be in Atlantic City tomorrow, the Press of Atlantic City reports, to make an announcement on tourism and casino regulation bills that await his signature.

    Langford said he won’t attend or attempt to contact the governor during his visit.

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