Concerns range from billing issues to privatization The Sewerage & Water Board Fight Back Coalition held a press conference today (Wednesday, Nov. 15) on the second floor of City Hall at Mayor Landrieu's office. The coalition is comprised of residents concerned about unusually high as well as those whose houses...
You Are What You Eat? Local Coalition Calls Out Tyson Foods Tycoon
By Morgan Lawrence Consumers recognize Tyson's quick and easy frozen foods with their family friendly advertisements that show a bag of frozen chicken tenders filling a family of four. Although their products don't dent your funds, they can deter your health. New Orleans' Mighty Earth coalition decided to take action...
City and S&WB Announce More Drainage Pump Repairs
From a press release Mayor Mitch Landrieu and City officials provided an update on the status of Sewerage and Water Board’s (S&WB) power generation and drainage systems in New Orleans as well as an update on catch basin repairs and assistance delivered to over 500 residents at the flood resource center held last...
OPINION: Privatize the Sewerage & Water Board? Hell No! Abolish it
By Jacques Morial from The Lens The August 5 flood served as a sharp reminder of how utterly dependent New Orleans is on efficient management of its drainage system. Anyone seeking to understand the fiasco that befell New Orleans with the flooding on August 5 and the subsequent power station fire...