City Council finalizes new district map, but redistricting debate will continue
All of Treme going to District C, Broadmoor to B. Lower 9th Ward to remain in District E.
Category: Government & Politics
City Council formally tells Mayor Cantrell to ‘fairly follow and enforce laws’
The council’s complaints were related to the Phase III jail expansion, the lack of enforcement of certain laws and the city’s decision to start enforcing a law limiting the size of second lines
New BGR report urges government to continue livestreaming public meetings after pandemic
Group urges legislature to amend the state’s Open Meetings Law to add livestreaming and archiving requirements
City Council struggles to attract firms to help regulate Entergy New Orleans
The council is planning to rebid a contract to do a management audit into Entergy New Orleans, after the first bid received zero responses.
Cantrell’s Wisner Trust extension was illegal, had ‘no discernible public purpose or benefit,’ council argues in recent legal filing
The City Council has asked a judge to be added to an ongoing lawsuit that seeks to invalidate a 2020 agreement that some council members believe is costing the city millions of dollars.
Consultants release draft maps for new City Council districts, ask for community input
Council and Cantrell administration debate how to expand minority contracting program
The council advanced a motion instructing the administration to formalize regulations for its equitable business program, and create a mentorship program between small and large minority-owned businesses.
Council moves to lift restrictions on live outdoor music and entertainment
The vote directs the City Planning Commission to consider zoning changes that commissioners recommended more than a year ago.
Mayor Cantrell moves to reverse bans on facial recognition, predictive policing and other surveillance tech
Privacy advocates say the city would be taking a step in the wrong direction.
