Cantrell administration lays out plans for $70M in federal coronavirus aid
The Cantrell administration said it would ask the City Council in September to increase the 2021 budget by $70 million.
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Government & Politics
Future of Broadside venue in question as city delays action on outdoor music ban
Several venues have recently stopped operating after the city claimed they were out of compliance.
Opponents of proposal to move City Hall to Municipal Auditorium must come up with their own plan — without city resources — mayor says at meeting
‘You have 90 days to identify another use’ to secure FEMA funding for the building, or the city moves forward with the City Hall plan, Cantrell said on Tuesday.
Immigrant advocacy groups file administrative complaint alleging ICE fails to follow release protocols
The complaint follows the release of 80 Haitian immigrants last week.
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.
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.
