The city said that although the masks are still “protective,” even though they haven’t received official approval from the federal government to be labeled “N95 masks.”
Harrah’s Fund dollars previously went to the Orleans Parish School Board. But the city has other educational priorities.
The ordinance codifies a 45-license cap, which has been in effect for 10 years under an extended ‘pilot period.’ An amendment could allow more licenses, but not for at least two years.
The move would block potential pedicab competitors, and cement market control among three companies that have held the permits since they were first awarded in 2011.
The Neighborhood Housing Improvement fund will still get revenue from a short-term rental fee after the tax expires next year, but that may not make up for the lost revenue.
The potential legal violations arose when Clerk of Criminal Court Arthur Morrell sent endorsement letters to the city’s election commissioners, urging them to vote for Darren Lombard to replace him as clerk.
Employees in several departments will have the power to issue criminal citations for quality-of-life violations.
Emails show that city consulted with a ‘pro bono’ consultant connected to the winning bidder weeks before advertisements for bids went out.
In a major upset, Hutson defeats 17-year incumbent Sheriff Marlin Gusman.
Housing advocates said the NHIF tax was critical for a city facing an affordability crisis.
