Despite a city law demanding that the mayor consider demographics to ensure that boards and commissions reflect the city’s population, Mitch Landrieu appears to have passed over female and Hispanic nominees to the city’s Ethics Review Board. Separately, some Ethics Board members haven't disclosed possible conflicts of interest.
Our map will update as the Secretary of State's office counts votes Saturday night, starting shortly after 8 p.m. CT. We're tracking the governor's race, all other statewide races, and a few of interest to New Orleans — including the French Quarter sales tax increase.
Attorney for the office said no data was taken, and site will move to more secure domain.
Board members have never turned in forms disclosing sources of income.
Relatively small deal comes just after unrelated settlement between city and union.
Sudden unpredictable assessment leaps are hard on owners — and bad for the city.
General fund budget of $593 million for 2016 is up $60 million over this year's spending plan.
Deal keeps secure any legally protected information accidentally provided by the city.
Lack of reliable information makes it difficult to check compliance with law requiring transparency.
Attorney says use of "cooperative endeavor agreement" frees it from competitive process.
