With friends in high places, the Rev. Charles Southall evaded seizure and auction of the property, which he claimed he would rehabilitate through tax breaks and government grants for affordable housing.
The agenda made no mention of Shawn Toranto's resignation or the selection of a temporary replacement.
The land along Bayou Lafourche grew about two to three square miles per year. We're losing about 11 square miles a year.
The city’s utility consultants essentially acted as judge and jury, they say.
The need is only more urgent in a season of political lies.
The Orleans Parish School Board had threatened to pull two of Einstein’s charters because they didn’t bus students.
School district leaders said in July 2016 they would test water. Last year, they decided to install filters instead. But the contract has been delayed.
By this summer, the island will be 1,000 acres larger. But the state will have to periodically rebuild it in the coming years.
After meeting for hours behind closed doors, Einstein's board announced her resignation and voted to accept it without discussion.
