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Tag: working group

Recommendation for new jail came from non-member

A resolution supporting a new jail was proposed by someone who was not even a member of Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s advisory group on the matter.
by Matt Davis December 22, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Mayor backs jail expansion based on incomplete study

A working group established by Mayor Mitch Landrieu did not meet its obligation to make a recommendation about the size of the city’s jail by Nov. 22.
by Matt Davis December 14, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Groups studying jail size may continue work past deadline

Despite having a Monday deadline, Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s Criminal Justice Working Group may well extend its efforts, Chief Administrative Officer Andy Kopplin said today at the first of the two final scheduled meetings.
by Matt Davis November 16, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Crowd unleashed frustrations, suspicions about new jail

Amid a tempestuous atmosphere, residents at a public hearing raised serveral concerns about a proposed new jail facility for Sheriff Marlin Gusman.
by Matt Davis November 11, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Public lashes out at jail during week’s first public hearing

Mayor Mitch Landrieu’s Criminal Justice Working Group on Tuesday held the first of two public hearings to get the public’s input on the size of a new jail.
by Matt Davis November 10, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

Some support temporary jail; others want work stopped

Sheriff Marlin Gusman’s decision to move ahead with construction of 400 temporary jail beds before a working group meets to examine the jail expansion has divided the group and drawn criticism from City Council President Arnie Fielkow.
by Matt Davis September 28, 2010 Updated November 7, 2019

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