The deadline has been moved from 2023 to 2024, but the city will ultimately need further extensions to 2026 to allow for its current spending plans.
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Voters give New Orleans City Council power to approve mayoral appointees
The Public Service Commission district 3 race, which covers New Orleans, heads to a run-off election on Dec. 10.
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Mixed reactions after council passes narrowed “Healthy Homes” ordinance
An amendment removed several requirements housing advocates deemed critical.
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Independent police monitor asks council for significant budget increase
The head of the office said that it was important to beef up the office to prepare for if and when the NOPD is released from its long-time federal consent decree.
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Mayor Cantrell rolls out draft 2023 budget, setting off weeks-long budget process
The Cantrell administration hopes to get council approval for both her 2023 operating budget and a plan to spend $444 million in one-time funds
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City’s first Gordon Plaza buyout offer roughly half the price residents initially proposed for relocation
The owner of the appraised home said she wouldn’t accept the offer. Other residents also said the offer was unacceptable.
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Controversial $70M BioDistrict tax diversion approved by City Council
The contract has been withdrawn several times over the last year to fix issues raised by residents.
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New BGR report endorses Nov. 8 ballot measure to require council confirmation of mayor’s department heads
The ballot measure has been a major point of contention between the Cantrell administration and the measure’s lead sponsor, Councilman JP Morrell.
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City increases short-term rental enforcement, but only 43 adjudications in 2022 so far
The city’s goal is to have up to 600 adjudications a year once the office is fully staffed.
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Council approves funding to blanket French Quarter with surveillance cameras
The funding will more than triple the number of cameras in the French Quarter.