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Tag: 2014 City Council races

Color by numbers: Mapping election turnout and margin of victory across city

Maps show low turnout in the Irish Channel, where the St. Patrick's Day parade closed streets and brought out crowds. They also show polarization in the coroner's race, with Dr. Jeffrey Rouse winning wealthier, whiter parts of the city. African-American areas went to Dwight McKenna.
by Abe Handler March 20, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

Live coverage: Track election results as votes are counted for New Orleans races

Sheriff, coroner, City Council at-large, Council District C and the Audubon Commission tax.
by Abe Handler March 15, 2014 Updated November 7, 2019

French Market Corp. to cancel lease with council candidate due to ethical conflict

by Charles Maldonado 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

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

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