Police, Fire and EMS call-takers and dispatchers to be honored at Council Meeting tomorrow

By admin on April 17, 2013

The New Orleans City Council, along with the Orleans Parish Communication District (OPCD), is celebrating the second full week of April (April 14-20) as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.  This annual celebration honors the thousands of women and men who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to 9-1-1 [...]

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Response to “The Lens” Article on New Jail Facilities

By admin on March 6, 2013

Recently, Tom Gogola wrote an article for The Lens that did not accurately represent my position regarding construction of new jail facilities (“Councilwoman Agrees That Sheriff Needs Another Building for More Prisoners” http://thelensnola.org/2013/03/01/councilwoman-agrees-that-sheriff-needs-another-building-for-more-prisoners/). I would like to take a moment to clarify my position. During the Criminal Justice Committee meeting on February 27, 2013 (which [...]

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RPC and the CCC

RPC and the CCC

By admin on February 20, 2013

As a representative for the City of New Orleans on the Regional Planning Commission, I introduced a resolution at yesterday’s meeting creating an RPC Committee to plan for the short term and long term operations of the former Crescent City Connection Division ferries so that all parishes involved can find solutions for a sustainable future [...]

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February 7th City Council Meeting

February 7th City Council Meeting

By admin on February 6, 2013

Among the agenda items scheduled to be heard at tomorrow’s City Council meeting: Celebrating Mardi Gras 2013 with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club.                 To view the meeting agenda click here.

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Historical Landmark Reopens Sunday

Historical Landmark Reopens Sunday

By admin on January 18, 2013

This Sunday evening, January 20th, the Little Gem Saloon will hold a Grand Opening Party to announce the completion of the first business project aimed at revitalization of the historic 400 block of South Rampart Street. A historical landmark, the Little Gem Saloon was first opened in 1903, taking its place among other jazz clubs [...]

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January 10th City Council Meeting

January 10th City Council Meeting

By admin on January 9, 2013

Among the Agenda items scheduled to be heard at tomorrow’s City Council meeting: Recognizing the 75th Anniversary of the Vieux Carre Property Owners, Residents, and Associates, Inc. (VCPORA).      Authorizing the submission of an application to the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism to extend the State-Certified boundaries of the Oretha Castle Haley [...]

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Statement on the Sewerage and Water Board Rate Increase

Statement on the Sewerage and Water Board Rate Increase

By admin on December 5, 2012

The legislation before the City Council tomorrow to increase Sewerage and Water rates will not double the rates immediately. Sewerage and Water rates will each increase by 10% per year over eight years. Rates will not be doubled next year. In fact, this rate hike is 5% less than what was originally proposed under the [...]

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Election Day & the Crescent City Connection

Election Day & the Crescent City Connection

By admin on November 6, 2012

Today is Election Day! Supporting the renewal of the tolls on the CCC is critically important. Bridging Progress has done a wonderful job of laying out the facts of why we need to renew the tolls.  Please make sure to go and vote today! The Crescent City Connection is the fifth busiest bridge in the country Other [...]

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October 18th City Council Meeting

October 18th City Council Meeting

By admin on October 17, 2012

Among the Agenda items scheduled to be heard at tomorrow’s City Council meeting: Recognizing the Treme’ neighborhood’s 200th Year Anniversary. Honoring the hard work and dedication of the Fort Pike Fire Department in volunteer services to the communities of Lake Catherine and Venetian Isles.    An Ordinance adding the Uptown-University Cultural District to New Orleans’ certified [...]

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October 4th City Council Meeting

October 4th City Council Meeting

By admin on October 3, 2012

Among the Agenda items scheduled to be heard at tomorrow’s City Council meeting: With the fall election voter registration deadline approaching, the Council will consider a resolution urging eligible citizens to register and exercise their right to vote. Tulane University School of Medicine faculty representatives will make a presentation on the Tulane Cancer Center and [...]

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Budget Committee Meeting Today

Budget Committee Meeting Today

By admin on September 27, 2012

Councilmember Clarkson, budget committee chair, will be holding a budget committee meeting from 2-4pm this afternoon in the Council Chambers. Presentations will be made by the Algiers Development District (ADD) and the New Orleans Federal Alliance (NOFA) in regards to a new CEA and how the TIF money will now flow to fund Federal City. [...]

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