NEW ORLEANS - Resolution R-19-80 by Transportation Chair and District "C" Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer requests a one-percent sales tax be rededicated to the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) from the New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation (NOTMC). In 1985, New Orleans voters approved a one-percent sales tax dedicated to the City's transit system. However, a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) signed in 2000 redirected 40 percent of the millions of dollars in annual revenue to NOTMC. Councilmember Palmer supports the RTA in its efforts to terminate the CEA and reclaim tax revenues in order to invest in transit services, improve amenities for riders and replace aging vehicles.
 

NEW ORLEANS - Representatives from Public Works will present an overview of a study recently conducted by Toole Design Group, a national consulting company, on the current state of New Orleans' bicycle network at the Transportation Committee meeting. This is part of the City's plan to focus on expanding safer streets for all users, including public transit, motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Transportation Chair Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer has invited them to share the data as a way to update the public on the work already underway to improve all types of transit options.

NEW ORLEANS - The City's Chief Administrative Office (CAO) Internal Audit Division recently provided an update to the Council outlining how the Administration will implement and enforce the Ban the Box law approved in October 2018. The CAO's Office has begun implementing new policies and procedures to comply with the Ban the Box Ordinance.

NEW ORLEANS - District "C" Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer, along with several organizations in Algiers, hosted a fundraiser in February to raise money for six new patrol bicycles for the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) Fourth District. The Krewe De Bleu Bike event helped bring in a total of $6,500 for the Fourth District which patrols all of Algiers.

NEW ORLEANS - District "C" Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer has issued the following statement in response to the recent Esplanade Avenue killings:

"I was shocked to hear about the tragedy on Esplanade Avenue, and my thoughts are with the families and friends of Sharree Walls and David Hynes.  By all accounts, these were individuals who brought great joy to those around them, and Sharree, in particular, was a champion of uplifting worthy causes in our community. The sudden and senseless nature of Saturday night's events make this loss even more painful, and I urge anyone affected to reach out for any help you might need. I also wish a speedy recovery to those injured and know that the resources of the City stand ready to support in any way possible.