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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
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Firefighters say city’s safety is at risk; Sheriff’s budget far from requested
The second day of the City Council’s hearings looked at 2014 budget busters.
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Increased property tax collections continue to fuel city’s budgets
With fewer people paying more money, Councilwoman Stacy Head said, residents are overburdened.
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Full-time employees drop sharply even as Landrieu proposes first budget increase
Reduction of 170 full-time-equivalent positions comes without layoffs.
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Jail consent decree left out of Landrieu administration’s proposed 2014 budget
The administration has left it up to the City Council to figure out an amount and how to pay for it.
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Live blog recap: Mayor Mitch Landrieu presents 2014 city budget
He’ll address the City Council at 10 a.m. to describe his spending plan for the city.
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City expected to see modest increase in general-fund money for next budget year
Despite 2 percent bump, city’s CAO says budget will be tight because of increasing demands.
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City reviewing disadvantaged-business status of Conley law firm
The Lens reported ties between the black-owned firm and another, raising questions about its independence.
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Mayor’s top staff won’t see pay bump during Tropical Storm Karen
They pulled in an extra $200,000 during Hurricane Isaac for being called in to work while City Hall was closed.
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No explanation provided to City Council for $8 million jump in workers’ comp budget
The spike in claims costs coincided with the hiring of new firm to manage the program.