The revenue would be administered by the appointed French Quarter Management District instead of the City Council, under the new proposal.
City Hall intends to partner with new nonprofit, Blue Krewe, to reestablish bike share program by September.
The tax cuts were applied to nearly every commercial property in the parish, costing the city millions in property tax revenue.
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.
The ordinance that was ultimately passed wasn't as ambitious as the original, but advocates say it's a good start.
A final City Council vote on the remaining four Folgers exemptions is expected on Jan. 14.
The city of New Orleans’ percent of positive tests fell just below the state threshold this week.
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.
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.
