Dana Henry's appointment to the library board became controversial over his support of a 2020 ballot proposition that would have cut over a third of the library budget.
The contractor was selected without a public bidding process.
A resolution, likely to go before the full City Council next week, would also restrict new late fees for Entergy customers.
The only other frontrunner to fill out Jason Williams’ term withdrew his name on Thursday.
University officials confirmed problems with a handful of scholarships this year, but it’s not yet clear if they are more widespread. SUNO is conducting an audit.
Approvals for a package of tax breaks, including two that were rejected last month, could have cost the city $25 million over a decade.
The city is partnering with a new nonprofit, Blue Krewe, which will develop a bikeshare system by September
The revenue would be administered by the appointed French Quarter Management District instead of the City Council, under the new proposal.
