Women voters both Black and white could likely be the driving force behind current efforts to gather 53,000 verified signatures of Orleans Parish registered voters which would trigger an election to recall Mayor LaToya Cantrell.
Mayor Cantrell's Deputy Chief Administration Officer for Infrastructure Ramsey Green has announced that he will be stepping down in May.
In an interview Sunday morning on NBCs Meet the Press, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy said infrastructure like roads and bridges is a womans problem” because they do the shopping. Cassidy appeared on the program to show his bipartisan support for President Joe Bidens infrastructure legislation now pending in the U.S. Senate. Theres lots to like […]
In the early 1960s, the North Claiborne Avenue that ran through Treme was lined with 300-year-old oak trees. On either side of the avenue were bustling shops, storefronts, and other businesses. The original Circle Food Store, Ernie K. Doe’s Mother-in-law Lounge, and Charbonnet Funeral Home were among dozens of black-owned businesses on this section of […]
The areas that are primary holders for the hospitality industry look magical compared to those where the actual hospitality workers live.
Mayor LaToya Cantrell, through the Action New Orleans initiative, is not playing around when it comes to the major city tourism organizations.
Leaders in the tourism and hospitality industry proposed a new tax on hotel rooms in New Orleans to help improve infrastructure in the city. However, while Mayor Cantrell said the proposed 0.55 percent tax on hotel rooms is, “a good first step,” she also acknowledged that it is inadequate to the city’s needs. “I’m happy […]
Hosting her first #tellcantrell Facebook video event since October 5th, New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell tackled infrastructure. Altogether, the video and discussion were extremely informative, raising hope for progress in infrastructure in the city.
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