Mayor Cantrell hit with ethics charges over first-class flight upgrades
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – The Louisiana Board of Ethics has filed charges against New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell for allegedly violating state ethics law related to her use of first-class flights. The Ethics Board charged Cantrell under a state law that prohibits public officials from receiving anything of value for their official duties. The charges […]
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Mayor Cantrell’s hotel room upgrades may violate city policy
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell could owe taxpayers thousands of dollars after upgrading hotel rooms and travel accommodations. The mayor already paid back nearly $30,000 in first-class airfare upgrades after violating a city policy on flights. However, at the time, the city didn’t look at her hotel room upgrades. The city […]
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Mayor Cantrell says she won’t repay $30,000 in travel expenses
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell says she does not plan to pay the city back for first-class travel upgrades on overseas flights, despite policies put in place by the city council. The policy states all traveling city employees are required to seek the lowest fares available or reimburse the city for […]
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New Orleans mayor breaks up altercation in bathroom at hip-hop show
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was praised for taking action and breaking up an altercation in a bathroom at a rap show Saturday (June 18) night. Hip-hop artist Rob49 was performing at The Fillmore NOLA when an altercation reportedly broke out in the women’s bathroom. Cell phone video widely shared on […]
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