Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research released a report analyzing the impact of the 2019 “Fair Share” deal to direct new tourism dollars to maintain streets, drainage and other infrastructure in New Orleans. BGR finds that the deal between the City of New Orleans and State of Louisiana is delivering on its promise to provide significant recurring revenue for essential infrastructure improvements – all at little or no cost to local taxpayers and ratepayers. BGR also identified ways to improve the deal, including providing greater transparency and accountability for the use of the funds.
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