Here are just a few reasons why you should get registered and vote: 1. Elections have consequences. You have the power to decide on the quality of life you want…
Category: Politics
Candidates Got Heated During Debates
The Black Owned Media Coalition sponsored a runoff debate for every race. All candidates participated. Journalists, like Anitra Brown, CC Campbell Rock, Courtney P, peppered the candidates with probing questions. …
Runoff Debates
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Debate Clerk of Court Debate City Council District B Debate City Council District C Debate City Council District D Debate City Council District E Debate Jeff ThomasPublisher…
Let’s Look at the Tax Proposals on the Ballot
Two Tax Proposals on the Ballot Early voting starts this week. Sure, you know about the races for sheriff and clerk and city council. But you will see two property…
Money Talks In Key City Council Races
Our Look at the District C & D Runoff Races Well, the votes are in. The mayor’s race is settled as expected, but the City Council still has 4 seats…
The New Orleans City Council Looks Very Different
Two Incumbents in Big Trouble The next New Orleans City Council is very different. The runoff elections set a new council. Most telling on election night was the presence of…
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…
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…
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…
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…