NEW ORLEANS - Councilmember Kristin Palmer has released the following statement in response to the arrest of a brass band musician on Frenchmen Street and officers' camera footage of the incident:

"The incident on Frenchmen Street last Monday raises great concerns and creates a sense of urgency to try to resolve this long-standing problem in that area. I look forward to working closely with the Administration, and am confident that our combined leadership will bring an inclusive and collective process. My office is proactively developing a plan of mediation to move forward collaboratively which will include several meetings beginning next week, a roundtable discussion to establish better guidelines, and creating balance and respect for all stakeholders involved." 

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Media Contact:

Tiffaney Bradley

Communications Director

Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer, District "C"

Tiffaney.bradley@nola.gov

(504) 658-1034