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.
Tag: 2014 City Council races
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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.
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French Market Corp. to cancel lease with council candidate due to ethical conflict
The committee took no action on a separate, rock-bottom lease to a local nonprofit.
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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.
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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.