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By admin on August 24, 2010
The New Orleans City Council tonight will launch a series of public meetings promoting a proposed City Charter amendment that would reorganize the way the city administers and operates recreation programs.
Posted in City Government, Community, Featured, News, News Articles | Tagged NORD, Youth and Recreation
By admin on July 12, 2010
For generations, Fleur de Lis Park in Lakeview has been a haven for the youth of the neighborhood. So when a for-sale sign appeared in the park late last month, the outcry from residents was loud and immediate. Now, it appears, City Hall, including Mayor Mitch Landrieu and the City Council, is on the neighbors’ side.
Posted in Featured, General, News, News Articles | Tagged Lakeview, Land Use and Zoning, Youth and Recreation
By admin on September 17, 2009
Times Picayune – Representing the city of New Orleans were New Orleans City Council president Arnie Fielkow and Council Vice President Jackie Clarkson, who welcomed the audience. They presented Novoselsky with a proclamation from the city of New Orleans, recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of America’s Jewish War Veterans.
Posted in Community, News, News Articles | Tagged National World War II Museum
By admin on September 14, 2009
Times Picayune – Others, including City Councilwoman Jackie Clarkson, criticized what they said has been a lack of public input in the decision to install statues in the park and in the selection of the honorees and the sculptors.
Posted in Arts and Culture, Good Government, News, News Articles, Recovery | Tagged Armstrong Park, Treme, Visual Arts, Youth and Recreation
By admin on September 9, 2009
Times Picayune – “Certainly we listened to the neighborhoods,” port President and CEO Gary LaGrange said at a Wednesday news conference, where he was flanked by Lieutentant Gov. Mitch Landrieu, New Orleans City Councilwoman Jackie Clarkson and Rep. Juan LaFonta, D-New Orleans. “We’re sensitive people.”
Posted in Economic Development, News, News Articles | Tagged Cold Storage
By admin on September 3, 2009
Times Piacyune – Councilwoman Jackie Clarkson shared her enthusiasm for the project, noting that next month the city council will pay tribute to Herbert Simpson, a New Orleanian who played in the Negro League.
Posted in Economic Development, News, News Articles, Recovery | Tagged N.O. East, Six Flags Site, Youth and Recreation
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.
Posted in City Government, Good Government, News, News Articles
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.
Posted in City Government, Good Government, News, News Articles
By admin on July 28, 2009
Times Picayune – Clarkson, a Realtor for four decades, said she doesn’t think city government needs a new home while residents around the city wait for street lights — and, in some neighborhoods, for grocery stores and other necessities. Clarkson also added: “Chevron should donate this building and take it as a tax write-off.”
Posted in City Government, News, News Articles | Tagged City Hall
