New Orleans council member asks state to overturn local assessor’s commercial tax cuts
The tax cuts were applied to nearly every commercial property in the parish, costing the city millions in property tax revenue.
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What’s next for DA-elect Williams’ City Council seat?
If Jason Williams resigns his seat before Monday, he will trigger a special election rather than an interim appointment. A statement from his office implies he is leaning toward resigning effective Monday, but he stopped short of a definite answer.
Cantrell ends public safety furloughs, says more personnel changes ahead
New Orleans City Council bans facial recognition, predictive policing and other surveillance tech
The ordinance that was ultimately passed wasn't as ambitious as the original, but advocates say it's a good start.
City Council rejects two Folgers tax exemptions, defers voting on four others
A final City Council vote on the remaining four Folgers exemptions is expected on Jan. 14.
As COVID-19 numbers rise statewide, New Orleans will not add restrictions on bars
The city of New Orleans’ percent of positive tests fell just below the state threshold this week.
After overwhelming defeat at polls, French Quarter security sales tax heading back to the ballot in April
The success of the ballot measure could come down to whether the French Quarter Management District and the city can strike a deal on the use and control over the funds.
City releases dozens of pages of emails on police use of facial recognition
The emails show that the NOPD and Louisiana State Police have had a formal relationship since at least 2018 that provides the NOPD access facial recognition software.
City Council saves $1.2 million by expanding in-house Entergy regulation, cutting consultants
The council has long relied on pricey — often politically connected — private firms to do its regulatory work.
Voters shoot down all three Cantrell-backed tax proposals
The French Quarter sales tax renewal, which was used to pay for Louisiana State Police patrols, was also rejected.
