NEW ORLEANS - The Governmental Affairs (GA) committee discussed possible updates to the City's Alcohol Beverage Outlets (ABOs) ordinance on Thursday, January 31st.  The conversation focused on proposed policy changes within the ordinance, including reducing barriers for employment at ABOs, streamlining the permitting system, and equipping the ABO board with additional tools to help ABOs come into compliance with the law without revoking their permit. Councilmembers Kristin Gisleson Palmer and Cyndi Nguyen have issued the following joint statement: