By admin on August 20, 2009
Times Picuyune – “You can argue semantics all day long, but this is obviously a violation of the intent of the charter,” said City Council Vice President Jackie Clarkson. She makes a good point. The charter clearly envisions the council having a say in hiring firms that will represent the city’s legal interests. The Nagin administration’s actions have negated that role.
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By admin on August 19, 2009
“I have witnessed firsthand the economic benefit the Museum has continued to bring to our city, region, and state,” Clarkson said.
Posted in Economic Development, News, Press Releases, Recovery | Tagged Louisiana Recovery Authority, Military, National World War II Museum
By admin on August 18, 2009
Times Picayune – City Council Vice President Jackie Clarkson, who signed a letter Tuesday calling on the council’s lawyer to review the practice and consider legal remedies, also refused to accept the administration’s argument. “You can argue semantics all day long, but this is obviously a violation of the intent of the charter,” she said.
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By admin on August 13, 2009
“Major shifts in entrenched city processes take time. Yes, we need to work diligently to keep the master plan on track. As the author of the charter change and as an at-large council member, I pledge to do all I can to ensure our city finally gets the plan we so desperately need, even if the timeline is little off.”
Posted in City Government, Economic Development, Good Government, News, Press Releases | Tagged Land Use and Zoning, Master Plan with the Force of Law
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