Rivertown mural regulations

Representing Rivertown Main Street, she warned the added council approval layer would prolong the process and questioned whether councilmembers know the historic district's rules.

Argued the council should delegate to trained boards rather than micromanage, saying adding hurdles makes Kenner unattractive to business.

Owner of the Crossing and Main Street Association president, she said every business owner she contacted opposes the extra red tape: 'If you're voting for it, you're voting against us.'

Called the amendment a failure to delegate and micromanagement, noting there's no evidence of commission failures, and contrasted it with a total lack of front-end public engagement on other projects like the Power Boulevard sculptures.

Returned to suggest updating the rules with clear guidelines instead of extra process, asking what happens when future councilmembers are less inclined to rubber-stamp.

Argued business leaders with money invested are best positioned to protect the area, and delays cost businesses and the community money.

Asked whether residents of the area were consulted on the mural text change; was told no neighborhood meetings are held for text changes.