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Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s first budget, topping $700 million, is approved by City Council

Source: nola.com - Nov 29, 2018

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s first budget passed the $700 million mark on Thursday (Nov. 29) as City Council members approved the spending plan that prioritizes public safety, criminal justice and juvenile justice investments.

The plan reflects an agreement between council members and Cantrell to increase spending on cleaning catch basins by $1 million and early childhood education by $2.5 million. There were also smaller increases approved for the Orleans Public Defenders, which was projected to lose revenue from turning off some traffic enforcement camera revenue.

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