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Behind The Lens episode 55: ‘People are getting up at meetings to talk about how much they’re getting hit by this new assessment’

InspireNOLA takes over the charter for Pierre A. Capdau, controversy over the appraisal for a new oil terminal in Plaquemines Parish, and the City Council begins working on the 2020 budget.
by Jessica Rosgaard

This week on Behind The Lens:

InspireNOLA Charter Schools has stepped up to run Pierre A. Capdau – one of two charter schools that were surrendered in the aftermath of a graduation scandal at John F. Kennedy High School. Marta Jewson has the details.

And a Plaquemines Parish council member accuses Port of Plaquemines officials of shopping around for a high appraisal on land for a new oil terminal. Sophie Kasakove has the story.

Also, the New Orleans City Council begins working on the 2020 budget. Michael Isaac Stein has the report.

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