As lucrative lease deal winds down, Landrieu ally gets $250,000 city contract
A nonprofit is about to lose a deal that brings in more than $100,000 a year, but a related company just got a bigger contract.
Author: Charles Maldonado
- About 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
Civil Service Commission sets August vote for overhaul of city personnel rules
The mayor has revised his proposal; we highlighted the important parts for you.
Landrieu drops plans to create civic center at former Charity Hospital
City Hall will be renovated after the mayor cites financial constraints as the reason for ending his effort to turn the iconic hospital into the new home of government, as well as new digs for Civil District Court. The future of the court remains in flux, though Landrieu envisions keeping it in its current location next to City Hall.
For first time in 5 years, New Orleans closes out budget with cash in piggy bank
City posted a surplus for 2013, a year earlier than expected.
Report: Police Department lacks policies on use of force, sexual assault reporting
We highlighted important passages in the report.
How to read a government contract
A companion to our new library of contracts for the city of New Orleans.
Court monitor says Gusman is behind schedule on jail reforms
His office has missed deadlines for 62 of 65 requirements outlined in court documents.
Fact check: Drop in New Orleans homicides not as simple as Landrieu portrays
The mayor cited raw figures on one hand and the homicide rate on the other.
Which statement from Landrieu’s speech do you want The Lens to fact-check?
Decide which of these five statements you want us to investigate.
Live blog: Mayor Landrieu inaugurated to second term Monday morning
Join us when the ceremony begins at 10 a.m.
