New Orleans’ stormwater strategy must be equitable and inclusive

By: Dana Eness

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: August 24, 2026

Words: 813

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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As city leaders and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans grapple with how best to address drainage and other needs, residents must listen closely and ask questions of their elected officials and other city leaders.

How any proposed fee is structured, managed — and, importantly, how clearly it is communicated — will determine whether it succeeds first at the ballot box and then in practice. Public buy-in will not materialize …

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