Ethics
Jefferson Parish Council defers vote on IG speech ordinance after agreement
By Chris Joseph
Source: FOX 8
December 11, 2024
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WVUE) – The Jefferson Parish Council didn’t vote to restrict the parish inspector general’s speech, but...Jefferson Parish Council delays new restrictions for IG as she seeks to make peace
By Lara Nicholson
Source: The Times-Picayune | Nola.com
December 11, 2024
After a tumultuous year of fighting between the Jefferson Parish Council and the Office of Inspector General, the two...BGR Raises Concerns About Proposed Restrictions on Jefferson Inspector General
December 10, 2024
Today, BGR sent a letter to the Jefferson Parish Council urging council members to reject proposed limits on the communications of...Jefferson Parish watchdog rallies national support on eve of council vote that would limit IG powers to speak publicly
By Katie Moore
Source: WWL-TV
December 10, 2024
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — The Jefferson Parish Inspector General, Kim Chatelain, made a public push Tuesday with letters of...Proposed crackdown on Jefferson Parish Inspector General might be amended before vote
By Chris Joseph
Source: FOX 8
December 10, 2024
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WVUE) – The Jefferson Parish Council is scheduled to vote Wednesday (Dec. 11) on a proposed...
East bank levee authority president may have violated political campaigning ban
By Mark Schleifstein
Source: The Times-Picayune | Nola.com
November 10, 2023
Clay Cosse, the president of the east bank levee authority, has issued an endorsement statement and contributed money to...
BGR warns about politicizing Office of Inspector General as it weighs Ethics Review Board reforms
By Jessica Williams
Source: The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
December 21, 2020
The board that recently ousted New Orleans Inspector General Derry Harper wants to open his old job to a...BGR opposes shorter wait time for some New Orleans inspector general candidates
By Greg LaRose
Source: WDSU
December 21, 2020
The New Orleans City Council will soon consider easing some of the restrictions for applicants interested in becoming the...BGR Seeks Improvements to New Orleans IG Selection Process, Oversight
December 21, 2020
Today, the Bureau of Governmental Research releases a new report, entitled Revitalizing New Orleans’ Office of Inspector General Depends...Stephanie Grace: There’s more on ballot than presidential race. Study up if you’re voting early.
By Stephanie Grace
Source: The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate
October 17, 2020
Even as it’s grown in popularity, I’ve never felt compelled to participate in early voting. I enjoy the ritual...