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Unclear future for city-led affordable housing as tax is set to expire

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.
by Michael Isaac Stein December 27, 2021 Updated December 27, 2021

‘A very Louisiana story:’ apparent state law violation by city election chief may have helped him avoid more serious crime

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.
by Michael Isaac Stein December 22, 2021 Updated December 23, 2021

City Council passes laws allowing police to deputize civilian city workers

Employees in several departments will have the power to issue criminal citations for quality-of-life violations.
by Michael Isaac Stein December 16, 2021 Updated December 16, 2021

City dismisses contract-fixing allegations in ‘smart cities’ project

Emails show that city consulted with a ‘pro bono’ consultant connected to the winning bidder weeks before advertisements for bids went out.
by Michael Isaac Stein December 14, 2021 Updated May 26, 2022

New sheriff in town

In a major upset, Hutson defeats 17-year incumbent Sheriff Marlin Gusman.
by Nick Chrastil December 11, 2021 Updated December 12, 2021

Voters approve renewal of library tax, but reject housing tax renewal

Housing advocates said the NHIF tax was critical for a city facing an affordability crisis.
by Michael Isaac Stein December 11, 2021 Updated December 11, 2021

Harris, Thomas defeat incumbents in City Council races

Green, King win two open seats. Following Saturday's results, Moreno and Giarrusso will be the only two sitting council members to return to their seats.
by Michael Isaac Stein December 11, 2021 Updated December 11, 2021

High stakes in library and housing tax renewal votes on Saturday, proponents say

If voters shoot down the tax renewals, the Library would lose more than half of its annual budget, and the city would lose millions of dollars for affordable housing initiatives.
by Michael Isaac Stein December 9, 2021 Updated December 9, 2021

Expanded ‘Royal Street Patrol’ will soon launch to deter ‘aggressive panhandling, inebriants, and illegal sales’

Advocacy group worries that the patrols will be used to harass street performers.
by Michael Isaac Stein December 3, 2021 Updated December 3, 2021

Council adopts regulations to prohibit use of Municipal Auditorium as City Hall

A proposed zoning change will ban the use of certain park spaces — including Armstrong Park — for a new City Hall.
by Jordan Hirsch December 2, 2021 Updated December 2, 2021

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