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Government & Politics
State higher ed commissioner, who has objected to Jindal cuts, finalist for Fla. job
"It means he’s either not happy with us or someone’s not happy with him," state senator says.
Council members seek more accountability in Wisner, NOLA for Life spending
And they had plenty of questions for Code Enforcement too.
Landmarks budget down, SPCA up as City Council haggles over 2014 spending
Contending the city's incarceration rate is too high, Councilmember Gray has begun quantifying budget requests in terms of the annual cost of housing an inmate: $18,000.
Again, 911 call center says operators are too busy answering NOPD detail calls
Also during budget hearings, council questions management of new Crescent Park.
Consultant says Gusman can shave $5 million off annual cost of jail consent decree
The sheriff would have to cut the inmate population.
Police chief, council differ on raises, though talk is just hypothetical
Also, City Council members push to have 311 become more responsive to citizen complaints.
Council questions court clerk and worker comp spending plans for coming year
Proposed budget for 2014 reflects steady-state view of city finances.
Criminal, municipal and traffic court judges all say they need more money from city
On third day of budget hearings, only District Attorney's Office says it's fine with proposed budget.
Firefighters say city’s safety is at risk; Sheriff’s budget far from requested
The second day of the City Council's hearings looked at 2014 budget busters.
