Our Look at the Assessor’s Race
Almost everybody’s property taxes in New Orleans have gone up. And risen significantly in most cases. Some have even doubled. Gentrification, state laws and a host of other factors contribute…
A Closer Look at Amendment One
Last week, I gave you a quick and easy look into all the amendments you will see on the ballot. This week, you will get a more detailed look at…
Our Look at the NOLA City Council at Large D1 Race
Current At Large City Council President Helena Moreno is the widely popular. She has introduced some progressive legislation. Many view her as a leading contender to be the mayor of…
Understanding Amendment Two
Amendment 2 “Do you support an amendment to lower the maximum allowable rate of individual income tax and to authorize the legislature to provide by law for a deduction for…
Understanding Amendments Three & Four
Do You Know What’s On Your Ballot? No, this is not a kitchen table, but we’re still going to talk about money. Well not directly. We’re actually going to talk…
City Council Races Matter
Gary Carters’ landslide victory was predictable. But his was just the first domino to fall in the upcoming political season that will be thrilling and fun to watch. Some races…
Angry White Bigots Should Just Shut Up
Yall remember when KKK Grand Wizard David Duke ran for governor against Edwin Edwards. There was a brilliant catch phrase then- Vote for the Crook. It’s important. In case you…
Shocking Development in City Council At Large Race
In an unprecedented move, two opponents endorse each other during an election District “C” Councilmember Kristin Palmer and District “D” Councilmember Jared Brossett announced that they are taking the unprecedented…
Two Forums Spotlight Key Political Races
Good Day or Good Night New Orleans By Pat Bryant We are at the junction of progress or ruin. The pathway to ruin is littered with “let somebody else take…
The Debt Ceiling Debacle
Stop Me If You’ve Heard This One Before Wait, the party out of power was complaining about the party in power trying to raise the debt ceiling? What year is…