Catherine's Husband. Jude, Fiona & Alex’s Dad. President of @NOLACityCouncil. Former public defender, LA Senator & #CJR Advocate.
New Orleans, LA
Joined July 2011
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It’s the final week of budget hearings, and I’m taking a deep dive into the New Orleans Tourism & Culture Fund (NOTCF).
The NOTCF was created to provide grants to our local culture-bearers and support the traditions that make our city unique. instagram.com/p/DfFbRbqkjvn/
But following questions about its spending, including a recent trip to Paris, I have serious concerns about how the fund is being operated and whether it’s staying true to its original mission.
Another week of budget hearings is in the books, so let’s do a #RECAP 📊
This week’s hearings included departments such as Safety & Permits, Code Enforcement, Sanitation, and more. instagram.com/p/De2Glv5ISpS/
It's election time, and there's a VERY important charter amendment at the very bottom of your ballot. 🗳
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The proposed amendment to the Home Rule Charter would fundamentally change how the city budgets by eradicating the practice of deficit spending, which is the reason why we are currently in this budget crunch.
#WATCH Inside Budget Hearings -- Funding Orleans Parish Criminal Court
Right now, we're having tough discussions about cutting programs amid our budget crisis.
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Let's take a break from budget to talk about regulating Waymo 🚖
You may have seen Waymo vehicles across the city recently. Autonomous vehicles like Waymo are an emerging industry that is looking to expand here in New Orleans.
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And if we've learned anything from dealing with companies like Airbnb or Uber, it's that we need to proactively regulate industries that aren't interested in regulating themselves.
So let's talk about the future of Waymo in New Orleans.
WEEK 2 OF BUDGET HEARINGS (Pt. 2)📊
Now let's talk about the City's Right to Counsel (RTC) program. What makes Right to Counsel so special is that a previous Council actually codified via ordinance RTC.
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So let's talk about funding this essential program that keeps people housed in New Orleans.
Watch yesterday's hearing at council.nola.gov/meetings
WEEK 2 OF BUDGET HEARINGS (Pt. 1)📊
We talked about a variety of issues today with @nolahealthdept, including the low barrier shelter and violence interruption programs. instagram.com/p/DeQSkmgDU38/
These are essential programs that will require substantial buy-in from our regional partners and the state.
Watch today's hearing at council.nola.gov/meetings