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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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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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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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City Council President to hold community meeting on Federal City tomorrow

City Council President to hold community meeting on Federal City tomorrow

By admin on August 6, 2012

    City Council President Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson, along with City Council Vice-President Stacy Head and District “C” Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer, will hold a community meeting to update Algiers on Federal City tomorrow. Presentations will be made on the accomplishments at Federal City and plans for the future. The meeting will take place Tuesday, [...]

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July 26 City Council Meeting Agenda

July 26 City Council Meeting Agenda

By admin on July 25, 2012

Among the Agenda items scheduled to be heard at tomorrow’s City Council meeting: The Interim District “E” Councilmember is expected to be seated An ordinance to create the Carrollton-Palmetto Economic Development District A resolution urging the Times-Picayune to take any and all actions, including sale of the newspaper to ensure a seven-day-a-week print publication for its loyal [...]

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Statement on Changes at the Times-Picayune

By admin on June 13, 2012

June 13, 2012 — New Orleans City Council President Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson said the following about the changes at the Times-Picayune: “Less than a full-time newspaper is totally unacceptable to a world-class city, and obviously New Orleans is on its way to becoming a world-class city again! It is with deep regret that I have [...]

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French Quarter Festival Press Conference

French Quarter Festival Press Conference

By admin on March 27, 2012

March 14, 2012 On Wednesday, March 14, French Quarter Festivals Inc. held their 29th Annual French Quarter Festival Press Conference and Merchandise Unveiling at the Court of Two Sisters in the French Quarter. The French Quarter Festival, which will be held this year from April 12 through April 15, is the largest free music festival [...]

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March 15 Council Meeting Summary

March 15 Council Meeting Summary

By admin on March 20, 2012

New Orleans City Council passed resolutions supporting Louisiana House and Senate Bills strengthening ethics reform and requesting that the State of Louisiana and the Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals study the feasibility of establishing a regional mental health clinic.

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