Emails: Cantrell held private phone meetings with majority of water board directors, appearing to violate law
The conference calls were held days before a major staff shakeup. Cantrell administration previously denied "secret meetings."
Category: Government & Politics
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City Council again approves short-term rental freeze
Council also approves new crime cameras in Gentilly. Results of investigation into astroturfing at public meetings will be delayed until next month.
Investigation into Entergy paid actor scandal delayed by new cache of evidence
New Orleans City Council set to vote on pushing the deadline to October. Investigators say they need more time to review additional records.
As budget season approaches, Cantrell administration offers little on traffic camera plans
As city eyes restrictions, local group partners with HomeAway to tout benefits of short-term rentals
HomeAway and the Alliance for Neighborhood Prosperity are advocating policy changes that they call a compromise. But critics say they would lead to further expansion of short-term rentals.
Orleans school district considers legal action to recover withheld taxes from city
Records filed in another suit show that the city diverted more than $1 million annually in taxes collected on school district's behalf.
Lens reporter’s year in S&WB hell: collapsed pipes, collapsed billing system
And despite the fiasco, top brass ordered itself big raises.
Cantrell ousts top officials at Sewerage and Water Board
All three ousted deputy directors recently received large pay raises. Meanwhile, the utility, citing a financial crisis, has been shutting off water service to delinquent customers.
Customers on S&WB disconnection list complain of ongoing billing problems
The Lens obtained the names of the first 44 customers who faced disconnection from the Sewerage and Water Board. Some complained of unfair treatment, mysterious bills and longstanding disputes with the utility.
