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Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice 🇺🇸 #MemorialDay

So let’s do a deep dive into Louisiana’s usurper law: what is a usurper, the racist history behind the law from Reconstruction to the 1960s, and why it’s no coincidence that it’s being used to threaten your elected officials.

The State Attorney General is threatening to remove 5 City Councilmembers under Louisiana’s Usurper Law because of our vote on Monday. Like many of us, you may be asking, What is a usurper? instagram.com/p/DYVnApKI269/

#WATCH Clerk Update: Why is the Former Clerk Targeting the Mayor and I With A Lawsuit... In Baton Rouge? instagram.com/p/DYQbuVpAGjv/

#WATCH Today @nolacitycouncil appointed an Interim Clerk of Court for Orleans Parish instagram.com/p/DYN1xD8GqSj/

But when you look at previous attempts by legislators to "study" SWBNO, all roads lead to nowhere. SWBNO is broken. It's time for solutions, not roadblocks. Today was a good day for the City of New Orleans.

GOOD NEWS: Our SWBNO Reform bill unanimously passed out of committee today, but not without some fireworks 💥 The Bureau of Governmental Research spoke in committee today in an attempt to block HB 1243 and advocate for, you guessed it, another study. instagram.com/p/DYDlqdgkZ2Z/

So let's talk about Rep. Landry's report, how it's actually just a memo generated by a current SWBNO member, and my invitation to further debate the issue with Rep. Landry this Thursday in Baton Rouge.

When I posted my video last week, I figured that Rep. Landry would respond. I did not expect her to fully lie about her "study report." instagram.com/p/DX7b8JiE_pq/

Let's talk about Rep. Landry's record of fighting to keep SWBNO from being held accountable, her own half-baked efforts to fix the utility, and where we go from here.

In my last SWBNO update, I said there was one member of the Orleans Delegation who actively lobbied against new reforms, and that that person would tell on themselves. Well, they did just that. instagram.com/p/DXxoOVoiJ6K/

Happy Jazz Fest Weekend 1, New Orleans! 🎷 Here are 8 tips on how to be a pro at Jazz Fest. Stay safe and enjoy your weekend! instagram.com/p/DXhitF2Dhp3/

GOOD NEWS: The Sewerage & Water Board reform bill made it out of committee!💥 Let's talk about the bill, how SWBNO is fighting it tooth and nail, and other last-minute efforts to keep SWBNO unchecked. instagram.com/p/DXNSoiGAO7A/

@NOLACityCouncil Special thanks to Councilmembers Matthew Willard (@willard4nola) and Jason Hughes for speaking with our students!

Today, @nolacitycouncil hosted GLOW, an organization that provides comprehensive wellness support to young adults, as a stop on their HBCU tour across the state. Our students toured City Hall and gained insight into careers in public service.

Statement from City Council President JP Morrell 💬

Happy Easter, New Orleans! Whether you're out at the second line, the parades, or spending time with loved ones, have a great Easter Sunday!

Welcome to Story Time with JP! When you spend nearly 15 years in the state legislature, you see some crazy stuff. So let's talk about some ridiculous bills throughout my time in #lalege that deal w/ animals, including the infamous #ChickenBoxing debate. instagram.com/p/DWmnkbIick8/

Cubes are live now! Check them out at nojazzfest.com

It's Festival Season, and Jazz Fest is 30 days away! 🎷 Outside of Mardi Gras, JF is arguably the biggest annual event in New Orleans. Not only is JF a huge economic driver for the city, but the N.O. Jazz & Heritage Foundation supports numerous free events year-round in N.O.