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The contract has been withdrawn several times over the last year to fix issues raised by residents.
Category: Government & Politics
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.
City increases short-term rental enforcement, but only 43 adjudications in 2022 so far
Council approves funding to blanket French Quarter with surveillance cameras
The funding will more than triple the number of cameras in the French Quarter.
Council defers $70M BioDistrict deal following community opposition
It’s unclear when the contract will come back for consideration before the council, but the BioDistrict hopes it will come up as soon as Oct. 20.
Council to consider controversial $70M BioDistrict tax plan
The proposal would send new sales tax growth in the district to its unelected board, raising concerns from neighborhood groups.
Judge pauses Wisner Trust spending for remainder of lawsuit between Council and Cantrell administration
The council alleges that the city is unnecessarily ceding millions of dollars a year to nonprofits and private individuals.
Council aims to tackle backlog of city-owned blight with new database
Council asks judge to immediately halt Cantrell admin’s disbursement of Wisner Trust funds
The motion for temporary restraining order is part of a broader council lawsuit that argues the city is unnecessarily giving away millions of dollars every year to a group of nonprofits and roughly 50 private individuals.
Former court clerk candidate files ethics complaint against PAC that opposed him, criticizes U.S. congressman’s involvement in race
The complaint doesn’t accuse Congressman Troy Carter of any specific legal violation, but takes issue with his role in local race.
