District "C" Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer has submitted two motions for the regularly scheduled Council meeting this Thursday, May 24th, to halt new commercial short-term rental (STR) licenses and new and renewal temporary STR licenses. Currently the three types of licenses are available: commercial, temporary, and accessory. Commercial and...
WHAT WE’RE SAYING: A CALL TO ACTION #WHILEBLACK
If you have not been in tune to recent news, the new hashtag #WhileBlack refers to multiple incidents of Blacks having the police called on them while going about their everyday lives. So far #WhileBlack it has been deemed criminal (the police were called) to sit in Starbucks, try on...
Mayor Cantrell Swears-In Chief Harrison
On Tuesday (May 8), Mayor LaToya Cantrell swore in Chief Michael Harrison as Superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD). “I am challenging Chief Harrison to deliver the real results and the public safety the people of New Orleans deserve and demand. We have a heavy task ahead of...
Councilwoman At-Large Helena Moreno Announces Staff
Councilwoman At-Large Helena Moreno announced members of her staff today (Wednesday, May 9). "I’m thrilled to have this all-star team alongside me as we hit the ground running on day one," said Moreno. "I’m very excited to announce the highly-qualified, competent team that is going to help us continue to...
Coroner Dr. Dwight McKenna Promises 90-Day Plan to Overhaul Coroner’s Office
In a statement released in early May, Orleans Parish Coroner Dr. Dwight McKenna announced that he will release a 90-Day plan to address any deficiencies or concerns uncovered as he continues his audit of the office’s operations. “I will spend the next several days continuing my assessment and audit of...