Extensive reporting and approval processes are being stripped from the ordinance after pushback by council members and Cantrell administration officials
The latest projections on Tuesday afternoon showed the storm shifting West, away from New Orleans. But officials warned that the path was far from certain.
Seventy-five percent capacity at restaurants, other businesses beginning Saturday. Bars will be able to reopen for to-go service.
New Orleans and Company wants a refund of unspent money. But the city isn’t handing it over.
Mayor LaToya Cantrell wants to use the money for a new grounds patrol division, while the French Quarter Management District wants use it solely for off-duty NOPD patrols.
State expected $5.6 million to go to the city. $7 million worth of applications are still being processed two months after state stopped taking new applicants.
Tax revenues for 2020 now expected to be less than half what officials estimated in 2019 due to collapsed tourism industry.
Hurricane Sally's track has shifted east, but city should still brace for effects.
Montaño continues to insist that a nearly 40 percent cut in tax revenue will not hurt services.