by Pat Bryant Miami gave former Congresswoman Carrie Meek as great a homegoing as she was in the life of Miami and Florida. Elected to the U.S. Congress in 1992,…
Category: Politics
New Orleans has a new progressive sheriff
Susan Hutson defeated Marlon Gusman. She is the sheriff-elect in New Orleans. Ms. Hutson ran a brilliant campaign with strong talking points. Her most poignant moment came when she characterized…
There’s A New Council In New Orleans
A Focus on Districts C & D Once again most of the voting public stayed home, hit the club, went out to dinner, or did who knows what while their political leaders…
5 Reasons Why You Should Vote!
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…
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…