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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Kenner public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Ponchartrain Center layoffs
Legends terminated its management contract June 30, and ten long-time workers were given a week's notice with no severance. Workers appealed to the council; the mayor says the city cannot pay severance to non-employees.
Laketown Pelicans at Pontchartrain Center
The council approved bringing the G-League Pelicans affiliate to the Pontchartrain Convention and Civic Center, with the city keeping sales taxes on concessions. Councilmember LaHatte called it a huge benefit for District 3.