Records show longer emergency call-answering times, more abandoned calls since 311, 911 merger
The agency is still meeting national standards and will soon add more staff, director says.
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AG opinion: 911 and 311 merger, in effect for months, is ‘improper,’ doesn’t follow state law
The merger took effect months ago. The city's 911 center director says there is no conflict between the opinion and the arrangement with the city.
Bywater affordable housing development takes a big step forward
A last-minute compromise saves the Bywater affordable housing project and gives the City Council more control.
Short term rental overhaul takes major step forward, but still plenty of work left
Final vote on proposals should come within 90 days. The City Council has yet to address caps on commercial licenses, affordability measures or improved enforcement.
Over opposition from mayor and advocates, City Council passes homeless encampment sweep ordinance
Unity of Greater New Orleans came out against the ordinance in a letter to the city. An administration official suggested that Cantrell could veto the ordinance.
City Council advisers recommend up to $2 million fine against Entergy New Orleans over frequent outages
The report shows about 2,600 outages in the city from mid-2016 to mid-2017.
Report: State preemption laws disproportionately hurt women, people of color
One of the authors says she is supporting House Bill 422, which would allow Louisiana municipalities to set their own minimum wage and required work leave days.
Cantrell administration predicting increase in short-term rental sales as part of infrastructure deal
STR sales continue to increase in spite of yearlong freeze on whole-home rentals.
Council committee backs RTA decision to stop tourism industry revenue sharing
Council resolution calls for return of $32 million the convention center has collected from the transit agency.
No plan yet for $5 million Entergy fine
In a vote on Thursday, the council moved the money into its utilities regulation office. It's not yet clear where it will go from there. But council members promise a public process.
