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Tag: city council

Council frustrated that rank-and-file jobs frozen while top-brass spots getting filled

by Ariella Cohen October 27, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Juvenile jail to stand just across the street from relocated McDonogh 35 High School

by Steve Beatty August 24, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

Mixed Council response to Fielkow's request for transparency and an earlier budget start

by Karen Gadbois June 28, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

City brings in only a portion of what the market demands for sought-after lakefront boathouses

How much would you pay to lease a prime lakefront boathouse at the city's yacht harbor? How about $200 a month?
by Matt Davis April 5, 2011 Updated November 7, 2019

2 council members frustrated with tear-down tendencies

The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority should be developing houses not demolishing them, said two City Council members this week, as they considered a demolition request from the agency and a potential new owner.
by Karen Gadbois December 17, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Mayor broke council majority to get extra tax increase

A City Council majority that favored a smaller tax increase than sought by Mayor Mitch Landrieu fell apart in the past week, making Saturday morning’s property tax increase possible.
by Karen Gadbois December 11, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

City Council supports reinstatement of New Orleans red-light camera system

Update: The council voted today 6-1 in favor of the cameras, with Jon Johnson dissenting.
by Matt Davis November 3, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

City begins new era with approval of master plan

by Ariella Cohen August 13, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Master plan moving forward with no clear source of funding for citizen participation element

by Ariella Cohen August 11, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Council increases transparency with subcontractor ordinance

by Karen Gadbois June 1, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

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