Ocean City council voted Thursday night in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier on the Jersey Shore town's boardwalk.

The 4-3 vote to adopt the resolution is a major step forward and means Ocean City can move forward with discussions to rezone the area of Wonderland Pier. Residents expressed their thoughts and concerns about the potential redevelopment Thursday night inside the Ocean City Music Pier.

On Wednesday, Ocean City business leaders and developer Eustace Mita, the CEO of Icona Resorts and property owner, called for city council to vote in favor of redeveloping the iconic part of the Jersey Shore town .

Gillian's Wonderland Pier, known for its Ferris wheel and roller coaster, closed in October 2024 after 94 years in business.

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