Council may charge Cantrell officials with contempt for failing to respond to ‘smart cities’ subpoenas
After missing a deadline, the Cantrell administration now plans to comply with the subpoenas.
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‘We got everything thrown at us’: Hutson says poor management under Gusman, lack of a real transition led to tumultuous first month as sheriff
Hutson is investigating broken security equipment she says was allowed to languish for months, as well as potentially missing records from the Gusman administration.
Potential conflicts found in another city tech deal after collapse of ‘smart cities’ project
The city insisted on a specific equipment manufacturer for a WiFi contract. The company had previous dealings with firms and city employees at the center of the smart cities investigation.
Inspector General seizes computer from city employee involved in ‘smart cities’ controversy
An attorney for the employee said he believed electronics were also seized from other employees as well, but couldn’t confirm.
Government watchdogs probing $2B Katrina roadwork project as city faces federal deadline
Emails obtained by The Lens indicate the probes may involve conflict of interest allegations against the official in charge of the roadwork program.
Louisiana legislator pushes bills benefiting the oil and gas industry — and her husband
Internal emails show Sen. Sharon Hewitt worked on a bill with a company that had financial ties to her spouse.
Susan Hutson sworn in as sheriff
Hutson, who ran on a reform platform, defeated longtime incumbent Marlin Gusman in last year’s election.
New Orleans voters approve early childhood education tax
The tax will create 1,000 new early childhood seats and a state match could double that to 2,000.
‘I see how this looks’: Council grills top Cantrell official over ‘smart cities’ deal
The City Council passed a resolution requesting an IG investigation into potential ethical violations in the procurement process.
‘Smart cities’ contractors drop out of project as investigation intensifies
The city official at the center of the contract-fixing allegations is set to answer questions under oath at a City Council meeting this week.
