Council puts library and housing property tax renewals on the November ballot
It appears that another three property taxes will be allowed to expire at the end of the year without a renewal vote.
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Government & Politics
Two city employees file First Amendment lawsuit against city over social media restrictions
In June, employees were forced to sign the policy, which says they are not allowed to “engage or respond to negative or disparaging posts” about city government.
French Quarter security tax delayed over demand for hotel exemption
Cantrell administration signals support for $15 minimum wage for city workers
The city also discussed recent issues with trash collection delays.
Council approves $15 minimum wage for city contractors, but city employees say they deserve the same
The new Living Wage Ordinance for contractors would raise the minimum to $13.25 an hour next year and $15 in 2023. Some direct city employees earn far less, and the council can’t change that on its own.
City Council advances resolution to limit campaign contributions from Entergy and utility consultants
Several similar resolutions have been approved since 2006, but this new one adds new restrictions on donations from Entergy employees and extends the restrictions to council candidates who aren’t currently sitting council members.
City workers from Department of Public Works initiate strike
The strike comes a week after the City Council advanced a proposal to mandate a minimum $15 an hour wage for city contractors, but not for direct city employees
Mandated $15 minimum wage for city contractors speeds toward passage
Advocates and council members say that next, they want to raise wages for city employees and eventually all workers in Orleans Parish.
Council hears details on funding plan for Entergy substation at Sewerage and Water Board plant
The $34 million upfront investment from Entergy will cost more than $85 million to pay back.
Entergy astroturfing fine used to buy surveillance cameras for second time
Mayor LaToya Cantrell originally said that all the money from the fine should go to the Sewerage and Water Board.
