The street is valued at less than $3 per square foot, compared to $14 for Trianon Plaza, a private street in Fountainbleau. The difference is more dramatic when you factor in the difference in property values along those streets. If Audubon Place were valued at a similar rate, the street would be valued at $8.85 million, not $500,000 as it's now assessed.
The commission went into an impromptu executive session and emerged after coming to an agreement.
Rosa Park, Dunleith Court and Richmond Place are posted with “private street” signs. But the properties aren’t taxed. Assessor Erroll Williams says something has to change: They may be public if the city has maintained them, or someone will have to start paying taxes.
Monthly supplements are meant for law enforcement; Bryan Collins says they're going to support staff.
Bryan Collins says about 50 deputies aren't eligible for $500 a month in supplemental pay.
Landrieu, many council candidates decline to answer yes-or-no questions on openness and accountability.
Eugene Green planned to open a Cold Stone Creamery on Decatur Street.
He said he's paid off $70,000 of it and disputes the rest. Three other council candidates also had tax problems.
But Landrieu still has more than $1 million to spend.
