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Government & Politics

Landrieu, Bagneris would earn state pensions while serving as mayor

Mitch Landrieu has received about $81,000 a year since 2010; Bagneris could get $94,000.
by Tyler Bridges January 27, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Citing conflict of interest, City Council candidate wants out of lease with city’s French Market Corporation

Eugene Green planned to open a Cold Stone Creamery on Decatur Street.
by Charles Maldonado January 24, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Orleans Parish sheriff candidates spar over jail conditions, size and funding

Sheriff Marlin Gusman said vulnerable inmates are not being placed with violent offenders.
by Sam Tabachnik January 16, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live chat: Share reactions, discuss our story on Landrieu’s political tactics

Talk with The Lens' Tyler Bridges at 1:30 p.m. Friday.
by Steve Myers January 16, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

City employees solicit Landrieu endorsements from neighborhood leaders

A spokesman for the mayor says they were working on their own time.
by Karen Gadbois January 16, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019
His notes in hand, Mayor Mitch Landrieu answers questions during the first public meeting on the budget on Aug. 13.

‘Enemy for life’: Mayor Mitch Landrieu accused of steamrolling those who disagree with him

If you’re not on Mitch Landrieu’s team, people say, he’ll fight back by pulling city contracts, removing you from boards and committees, and dressing you down. The mayor says there’s no evidence of such retaliation, and that he’s tangled with entrenched political interests.
by Tyler Bridges January 16, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Kristen Gisleson Palmer talks politics at ‘Breakfast with the Newsmakers’ (video)

Join us at 8 a.m.
by Steve Myers January 16, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

City Council candidate Jason Williams racked up $100,000 in tax debt

He said he's paid off $70,000 of it and disputes the rest. Three other council candidates also had tax problems.
by Charles Maldonado January 10, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Councilmember Kristin Palmer to be guest speaker at upcoming Newsmakers event

Lens reporter Charles Maldonado will conduct an interview with Councilwoman Palmer starting at 8 a.m., followed by an audience Q-and-A.
by Eileen Loh January 8, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Michael Bagneris raises $220,000 in bid to replace Mayor Mitch Landrieu

But Landrieu still has more than $1 million to spend.
by Charles Maldonado January 2, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

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