On Thursday, the New Orleans City Council filed a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to stop Mayor LaToya Cantrell and her administration from distributing any funds from the Wisner Trust without council approval. The motion is part of an ongoing lawsuit filed in July.
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Cantrell Woes Continue to Multiply with Hits from Council and Ex NOPD Chief
September 21, 2022Both headlines come in the midst of a recall effort that is already proving more successful than expected and appears to be driven by the group considered most likely to support Cantrell – New Orleans women.
Our Views: Mayor Cantrell Remains Deaf to Constituent Concerns
August 25, 2022Nearly 50% of New Orleanians disapprove of the mayor’s performance at this point, but that hasn’t deterred her from staying the course. Over the past several weeks, Mayor LaToya Cantrell has faced criticism on trash contracts, crime, her outlandish travel spending, and more. Yet in almost every interest, she has ignored the concerns of her constituents and attempted to defend her actions – or even doubled down.
New Orleans Files Ordinance to Prevent Use of Public Money for Prosecuting Abortions
June 29, 2022On Tuesday, the City of New Orleans filed an ordinance that prohibits law enforcement and City departments from using public funds to prosecute abortions. Enforcing the state’s trigger law banning abortion is the “lowest priority for the City,” the ordinance says.
New Orleans City Council to Pay Tribute to Up Stairs Lounge Victims
June 20, 2022Prior to the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando in 2016, the Up Stairs Lounge arson had been the deadliest attack on a gay club in U.S. history. At the time, local media outlets and editorials minimized the impact of the fire on the local LGBT community and even took the opportunity to disparage the victims.
Not a Scam: The Early Eviction Notification System Goes Live in New Orleans
May 10, 2022Last week, the New Orleans City Council voted unanimously to approve an ordinance that provides a lawyer to all tenants facing eviction or housing subsidy. As a result, some tenants have already begun receiving notifications through The Early Eviction Notification System (TEENS).
Mayor Cantrell Condemns Proposed Public Confirmation Hearings of Mayoral Appointees
February 16, 2022On Tuesday, Mayor LaToya Cantrell sent a letter to the City Council attempting to discourage them from passing a measure that would require the Council to confirm or reject certain mayoral appointees.
City Council Members Press Ferguson on “Lack of Urgency” Producing Crime Plan
February 1, 2022“Unfortunately, the Superintendent has time to attend parades but no urgency to produce a plan to be part of implementing the necessary changes to make us safe.” -JP Morrell, New Orleans City Council Vice President
Progress Made for Gordon Plaza, But Relocation Fight Far From Over
January 7, 2022In the last session of this term, the New Orleans City Council voted on Thursday to earmark $35 million in the capital budget for relocating Gordon Plaza residents. Whether that vote actually means anything, however, remains to be seen.
2021 Election Watch: New Orleans City Council Race Results
December 11, 2021Four city council seats have been decided in tonight’s election, with several upsets.
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