New Orleans City Council slams mayor's trip to D.C

New Orleans council members want answers on who paid for Mayor Cantrell’s travel amid ban
New Orleans City Councilmembers say they want Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration to explain who paid for her travel to Washington D.C. this week while non-essential city travel is banned. The city council unanimously passed the ban for employees and elected leaders in February after Cantrell’s administration argued the city could not afford a $90 million settlement deal with New Orleans Public Schools.
LaToya Cantrell travels to Washington, defying New Orleans council's ban on official trips
Days after the New Orleans City Council passed a law barring Mayor LaToya Cantrell from traveling on taxpayers' dime, Cantrell has traveled to Washington, D.C. for a national mayors' conference.
New Orleans City Council president says mayor's trip breaks travel ban
The letter from Council President JP Morrell states that the mayor's trip is in violation of the current travel ban in place for all city employees.
Mayor Cantrell faces backlash for traveling to DC despite council’s ban
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell faces criticism from City Council for traveling to Washington, D.C., despite a recent ban on non-essential travel amid financial concerns.
New Orleans Council President expresses ‘dismay, concern’ for mayors travel
In objection of the mayor’s travel plans is Council President JP Morrell who in a letter to Chief Administrative Officer Gilbert Montaño and Director of Finance Romy Samuel, wrote “I write to express my dismay and extreme concern” surrounding the trip.
Mayor Cantrell’s D.C. travel plans ignite controversy
New Orleans’ Mayor LaToya Cantrell is headed to Washington D.C. for the Yale Mayor’s College Conference. Organized by Yale University officials, the conference provides an immersive learning environment for mayors nationwide.
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New Orleans City Council issued a strict temporary ban on all non-essential travel by city employees and officials.