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NOLA Councilman Joe Giarrusso Discusses Accomplishments, Top Priorities and Inspiration That Led Him To Lead a Life of Service

June 2, 2021

Councilmember Joe Giarrusso New Orleans has built a strong reputation for his dedication to public service and community improvement. Representing District A, he continues to focus on infrastructure, drainage, and public safety while keeping residents’ concerns at the forefront of his leadership. A third generation elected official, Giarrusso grew up in a home where public […]

It Has Been 26 Days Since the Recycling in Bayou St. John Has Been Picked Up

April 14, 2021

Everyone knows that Metro Disposal is trash. This was made clear last year when they fired all of their employees who went on strike to protest the company's low pay and unsafe working conditions, replacing them with incarcerated workers. The incarcerated workers, who they dubbed "transitional labor" were paid $1.33 an hour, were subjected to […]

Have You Received an Incorrect Water Bill? You’re Not Alone.

November 7, 2020

Whether you’re liberal or conservative, old or young, a Canes or Popeyes fan, there is one thing that everyone in New Orleans can agree on: our Sewerage and Water Board sucks. And it seems like they just keep getting worse. Since the coronavirus pandemic began, bills have increased dramatically. The department’s executive director Ghassan Korban […]

City Council Unanimously Urges Eviction Courts to Stay Closed Through August 24

May 8, 2020

Yesterday, on May 7, the New Orleans City Council secured a major victory for tenants’ rights and housing justice during the coronavirus pandemic. While the resolution carries no actual authority, it was groundbreaking in its own right. The resolution officially urges the City Courts of New Orleans to suspend all residential evictions through August 24, […]

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NOLA Councilman Joe Giarrusso Discusses Accomplishments, Top Priorities and Inspiration That Led Him To Lead a Life of Service

It Has Been 26 Days Since the Recycling in Bayou St. John Has Been Picked Up

Have You Received an Incorrect Water Bill? You’re Not Alone.

City Council Unanimously Urges Eviction Courts to Stay Closed Through August 24