city budget

Mayor Landrieu Says No Big Layoffs In 2013 Budget

Eileen Fleming — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:53:06 +0000

The New Orleans City Council is now reviewing the budget proposed for next year by Mayor Mitch Landrieu. The city is dealing with lower revenues and higher expenses.

Mayor Mitch Landrieu's Budget Remarks

Jason Saul — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:14:51 +0000

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu presented the proposed 2013 city budget today at a press conference at City Hall. Below is the entire text of his prepared remarks.

Good Morning.

Today, I am presenting to the City Council and the people of New Orleans our proposed 2013 budget. All over America cities are struggling to balance their books and New Orleans is no exception. Across the board, costs are rising and we have additional requirements to fund the NOPD consent decree that will make 2013 a very tough budget year.

Isaac delays Landrieu's budget presentation

The Associated Press — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:54:00 +0000

Hurricane Isaac has caused a delay in New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu's annual presentation of a proposed city budget.

The mayor's office said Thursday that Landrieu has signed an executive order allowing for a budget presentation two weeks later than the administration has done in the previous two years.

New Orleans city budget under review

Eileen Fleming — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:14:33 +0000

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New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin is reviewing the budget approved after a 12-hour City Council session. Whether he signs it isn't clear.