In a departure from prior appointments, the council only considered one of three nominees in a public meeting, apparently reaching a 'consensus' in private. That could violate state sunshine laws.
Torres loaned Jennifer Medley $100,000, shortly before she loaned her own campaign the same amount.
State has only committed $53 million in CARES Act reimbursement money to the city, out of what officials say are $200 million in qualifying expenses. Legislators respond by saying Cantrell should reopen more quickly.
Council official says there wasn’t enough time last week to finalize the ordinance as the city was dealing with several pressing issues including Hurricane Delta.
The furloughs amount to a 10 percent pay cut for the rest of the year.
The latest projections on Tuesday afternoon showed the storm shifting West, away from New Orleans. But officials warned that the path was far from certain.
Seventy-five percent capacity at restaurants, other businesses beginning Saturday. Bars will be able to reopen for to-go service.
New Orleans and Company wants a refund of unspent money. But the city isn’t handing it over.
The city's ban is not stopping people from congregating. But it is putting hundreds of businesses and even more jobs in jeopardy.
