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Sewerage & Water Board
Coverage of Sewerage & Water Board in the Nexus archive.
New Orleansplace2Decatur Streetplace1Christina Marulloperson1Joel Galatasperson1Jeff Schwartzperson1French Quarterplace1Dead on Decaturorganization1Beulah Kenny LaBostrieperson1Association of Community Organizations for Reform Noworganization1voter registrationtopic1fair housingtopic1minimum wagetopic1Hurricane Katrinatopic1
- City officials meet with Decatur Street business owners again after some file a lawsuit against the Sewerage & Water Board
French Quarter business owners filed a lawsuit against the Sewerage & Water Board over lack of communication during a 10-month drainage pipe replacement project, which they claim caused revenue losses and closures. City officials announced a $200,000 grant program for affected businesses, with construction expected to finish by late September.
- ACORN leader Beulah LaBostrie fought for fairness for all people
Beulah Kenny LaBostrie, a longtime president of ACORN, led voter registration drives, fair housing advocacy, and minimum wage campaigns in New Orleans. She opposed privatization efforts and mentored activists post-Hurricane Katrina before her death in 2018 at age 96.