The city says it believes that FEMA will help cover the cost of alternative plans, but its only evidence so far is one employee’s recollection of conversation with a FEMA representative.
Extensive reporting and approval processes are being stripped from the ordinance after pushback by council members and Cantrell administration officials
Hearings on long-contemplated Phase III began Tuesday morning with attorneys saying the city’s budget situation is too precarious to take on millions of dollars in new expenses related to the proposed jail building.
The pepper spray discharge occurred after a fight. One detainee has since been charged for his involvement, several months after the incident.
We need more community-based mental health services, not Phase III.
City Council President and candidate for DA Jason Williams is seeking to have his 11-count felony indictment tossed.
Judges also face scrutiny from watchdog group over comments from the bench
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.
Most incidents involved domestic violence allegations, leaving officers little discretion on arrest decisions.
