Norcross, a Democrat, revealed he had been lobbying behind the scenes to locate a new 76ers arena at an alternative site in Camden.
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to stay in the City of Brotherly Love, reaching a deal that represents a defeat for New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy – and
“I've actually advanced the notion that the site should not be where they have it on the river, because unless you have a helicopter or a boat, it's going to be a little difficult to get in and out of that arena,” he said, according to a recording from the event obtained by Gothamist. The remarks are a sign that Norcross continues to wield influence in Camden despite being accused in June of illegally manipulating development along the waterfront to his benefit. He has pleaded not guilty to racketeering and other charges, arguing that everything he is accused of doing was legal and for Camden’s benefit.
“You'd start to see an abundance of activity take place and people actually starting to think, it's time to move back here,” Norcross said.
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