Rediscover District C

Ward G Constable Brian Reaney and Justice of the Peace Howard Luna announce that an ongoing “Clean Sweep” of Ward G is being conducted.  Due to a recent modification to the parish Litter ordinance, Constables can issue litter citations that are now going to be handled by the local Justice of the Peace.  Brian and I are taking a proactive approach to litter in Ward G.  We have been driving the streets, taking pictures and will be issuing courtesy warnings that give residents and businesses a 10 day grace period to bring their property into compliance.   Any non-residential type garbage must be removed by the property owner.  This includes construction and non-construction debris, tree branches and excessive grass clippings left in the street.     Properties not in compliance after the grace period will be issued a fine and a court date.  According to Reaney, people who chose not to pay the fine or contest the citation in court face possible additional fines or suspension of their driving license by the Office of Motor Vehicles.  Both Reaney and Luna hope that residents and businesses take the initiative to clean up their property rather than face getting citations.   

Armed with a grant for the Greater New Orleans Foundation and help from the many Lutheran Church volunteers (in orange), the newly formed Karen Drive Homeowners Association planted flowers along the residents mail boxes.  This was a great opportunity to get old and new neighbors acquainted.  We need more projects like this.  If your organization would has some projects that they are interested in doing, please let us know.  We'll do what we can to make it happen.