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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Kenner public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Retirement of CAO Jose Gonzalez
The council honored — and jokingly tried to block — the retirement of CAO Jose Gonzalez, credited with roughly $100 million in infrastructure work and countless grants over nearly 50 years of public service.
CDBG and HOME grant plan
The council approved the annual action plan for about $519,022 in federal community development money that funds programs for the public.
Ponchartrain Center renovation bidding process
A resident objected to the renovation bid going out on first reading with no bidder name or price. Officials explained sealed-bid law requires it, bids open April 22, and the name and amount will be inserted before the May 7 vote.
Sales tax revenues mixed
February sales tax came in 6.75% below last year (about $292,000 short), but the fiscal year overall is up 6.73% — roughly $2.1 million ahead. One soft month, healthy year so far.