🌱 City Council's Regulations + 2 NOPD Employees Under Investigation

Hi all. It's me, Shannon Denney, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Saturday started off right with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days, including updates on:

• City Council approves new short-term rental parameters.
• Interim NOPD superintendent position extended.
• NOPD captain and officer under investigation.

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Here are the top stories today in New Orleans:

1. New, and some say controversial, regulations on Short Term Rentals in the City of New Orleans were passed by City Council on Thursday. This recent amendment will allow only three short term rentals per city square. The first rental permit will have to be obtained by a lottery system and the two subsequent ones will be given through a special exemption application. On top of a few other parameters, these new regulations will go into effect on July 1. (WDSU New Orleans)
2. An extension of the current interim position of the New Orleans Police Department superintendent was approved by city council on Thursday. Michelle Woodfork will serve in her position for at least six more months while the city continues to search for a replacement for her predecessor, Shaun Ferguson, who stepped down in December. (WDSU New Orleans)
3. A NOPD officer and captain are both under investigation by the Public Integrity Bureau after a man allegedly bled to death on the steps of a home after being shot and police did nothing to help. The family of the victim claims that the officers prevented anyone else from helping the victim, who was eventually transported to a hospital where he died. (WDSU New Orleans)

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Today in New Orleans:

• Tulane University Sailing at Szambecki Open Team Race (ALL DAY)
• Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA (8:00 AM)
• Audrey Smith Trio at the New Orleans Jazz National Park (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Upturn Arts' Spring Camp is coming up on April 6-7 and 10-14! Register now. (Upturn Arts via Facebook)
• Get excited for today's Big Bass Fishing Rodeo at City Park! There should be extra fish this year. (WGNO New Orleans)
• NORD is putting aside space to meditate and unwind on Mondays - Fridays from 8 a.m. - noon at the Treme Rec Center. Bring your own mat! (New Orleans Recreation Development Commission via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you soon!

— Shannon Denney

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