New Orleans City Council slams mayor's trip to D.C

New Orleans City Council pushes to extend travel ban after Mayor Cantrell’s trip to D.C.
T he New Orleans City Council plans to extend its controversial travel ban after Mayor LaToya Cantrell's recent trip to Washington, D.C., which took place just one day after the b
New Orleans City Council to consider ban on city-funded alcohol purchases during city travel
New Orleans City Council Vice President Helena Moreno introduced an ordinance to ban city money being spent on alcohol during city travel. The proposal specifies “No public funds or city-issued credit card” can be used to buy or reimburse alcohol purchases during city travel.
New Orleans may permanently ban city-funded booze purchases during work trips
New Orleans officials and other city employees would be permanently barred from using city funds to purchase alcohol while traveling under a new ordinance introduced by City Council Vice President
City council ‘grounds’ Mayor Cantrell; truck parking problem; Lenten season reflections
Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn why the New Orleans city council is aiming to restrict Mayor Cantrell’s travel. We also hear about potential solutions to the lack of adequate truck parking spaces,
New Orleans mayor's trip to Washington, DC, against travel ban, council president says
The letter from Council President JP Morrell states that the mayor's trip is in violation of the current travel ban in place for all city employees.
LaToya Cantrell travels to Washington, defying New Orleans council's ban on official trips
Days after the New Orleans City Council passed a law barring Mayor LaToya Cantrell from traveling on taxpayers' dime, Cantrell has traveled to Washington, D.C. for a national mayors' conference.
New Orleans City Council slams mayor's trip to D.C. amid travel ban
City Council president JP Morrell expressed his "dismay and extreme concern" Monday about Mayor LaToya Cantrell's trip to attend a conference in Washington, D.C. Why it matters: The trip is the first test of the council's ordinance that temporarily bans non-essential travel for city employees.
New Orleans council members want answers on who paid for Mayor Cantrell’s travel amid ban
New Orleans City Councilmembers say they want Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration to explain who paid for her travel to Washington D.C. this week while non-essential city travel is banned. The city council unanimously passed the ban for employees and elected leaders in February after Cantrell’s administration argued the city could not afford a $90 million settlement deal with New Orleans Public Schools.
Mayor Cantrell’s D.C. travel plans ignite controversy
New Orleans’ Mayor LaToya Cantrell is headed to Washington D.C. for the Yale Mayor’s College Conference. Organized by Yale University officials, the conference provides an immersive learning environment for mayors nationwide.
New Orleans City Council passes ordinance expanding city inspector hiring pool
NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO) — After three buildings partially collapsed recently, the New Orleans City Council decided it was time to ...
New Orleans council votes to expand inspector hiring to speed up permit process
The New Orleans City Council has lifted residency requirements for city inspectors to help speed up the permitting process ...
Possible ban on alcohol reimbursements for New Orleans officials
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans government employees may soon have to pay for their own alcohol on work trips under a proposed ...
Airbnb sues New Orleans after it adopts sweeping regulations governing short-term rentals
Regulations set to go into effect would require platforms verify properties had city permits for short-term rentals.
New Orleans trash companies reach agreement for French Quarter trash contract, urge council for vote
Henry Consulting and Richards Disposal, initially in conflict, announced they have reached an agreement and urged the council to vote.
Zoning request for New Orleans East apartment complex fails
A New Orleans East developer wants to build an apartment complex for artists, but some of the neighbors are afraid the complex would wind up abandoned like several others.