Issues

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

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 [...]

Posted in City Government, Community, Featured, General, Good Government, Issues, News, Public Transportation | Tagged Crescent City Connection, ferries, Regional Planning Commission, tolls, Union Passenger Terminal

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 [...]

Posted in City Government, Community, Featured, Good Government, Issues, News, Press Releases, Recovery

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 [...]

Posted in Community, Economic Development, Featured, Issues, News

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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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

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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April 19 Council Meeting Summary

By admin on April 19, 2012

Today the New Orleans City Council adopted ordinances establishing new taxicab industry vehicle standards and for-hire vehicle bureau permitting regulations. In other action, the Council adopted an ordinance modernizing sidewalk design and construction standards in the Downtown Development District (DDD). The Council also marked the centennial of Loyola University New Orleans and recognized native [...]

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April 5 2012 Regular City Council Meeting Summary

By admin on April 9, 2012

Continue reading for highlights from the April 5, 2012 Regular City Council Meeting.

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