Public event will be first of four designed to look at different aspects of the federal agreement.
Author Archives: Charles Maldonado
Charles Maldonado is the editor of The Lens. He previously worked as The Lens' government accountability reporter, covering local politics and criminal justice. Prior to joining The Lens, he worked for Gambit, New Orleans
Posted inGovernment & Politics
While still just an idea, councilwoman holds hearing on rental registry, inspections
Possible city ordinance is being reworked before being reintroduced.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Rental-unit inspections, registration would be required under proposed ordinance
Update: Council member delays ordinance; units would have to pass inspection every three years.
Posted inCriminal Justice
New Orleans police still lack revised policy on dealing with immigration issues
The department has submitted a policy change to federal overseers, but the decision is languishing.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Investigations
Emails show political interference for years in Civil Service system
The former chairman of Civil Service Commission, whose job was protect rank-and-file workers from political interference, was unusually deferential to Landrieu administration’s agenda for years. In some cases, he and an administration official appeared to circumvent the state Open Meetings Law to lobby fellow commissioners.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Council president wants to explore changes to city pension plan
New effort would explore several options; retirees or those close not likely affected.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Landrieu, Civil Service win ruling that aimed to stop personnel overhaul
Judge decided that because sweeping personnel changes hadn’t harmed anyone yet, case was premature.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Mayor’s $537 million budget sails through City Council, wins approval
However, it doesn’t have money for a few high-dollar court judgments that the city must pay soon.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Civil Service Commission revotes on controversial issue, offers little info
After being criticized for surprise measure two weeks ago, board revotes but has little information.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Library system again warns of impending cuts as reserve money begins to run out
Council members pledge support for asking voters to increase property taxes to help libraries.