Utility officials didn't notify Cogsdale Corp. for more than a year after citywide billing complaints began, executives from the company told city council members.
Economists who spoke to The Lens say a UNO economic impact study on short-term rentals appears to have been prepared to benefit the industry. When it comes to impact reports, that is not uncommon. UNO refused to provide the data behind the report or a larger report on tourism in New Orleans.
Commissioners voted in favor of recommendations requiring residency for licenses in residential neighborhoods, limit licenses in commercial zones. The proposal now goes to the City Council.
The case involves a dispute between two European billionaires. According to the suit, Crowds on Demand repeatedly defamed Zdenek Bakala as part of a conspiracy to extort millions of dollars from him.
Proposal would limit whole-home residential licenses to property owners who live on the same lot as the rental unit and require them to stay on-site. Spare room licenses would be available to others. Plan would also allow more rentals in the French Quarter.
Trash clean-up plan includes at least 10 new cameras linked to the city's Real Time Crime Monitoring Center. The monitoring center collects footage from more than 300 cameras around the city, the Mayor's Office said.
The move comes three months before Orleans Parish residents will vote on whether to change the city’s charter to add a council member to the utility’s governing board.
The Residents for Ethical and Sustainable Tourism ordinance has been presented to the council. STR critic says she is optimistic that a council member will introduce it for consideration.
The conference calls were held days before a major staff shakeup. Cantrell administration previously denied "secret meetings."
Council also approves new crime cameras in Gentilly. Results of investigation into astroturfing at public meetings will be delayed until next month.
