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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Kenner public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
No-parking sign dispute in District 1
Resident Glenda McGee said it took over a year for the city to remove signs illegally placed in the right-of-way near her home, leaving safety concerns with damaged grass and holes. The mayor promised to follow up with her and Code Enforcement next week.
Crimen annual leave dispute
Chief of Fire Prevention Keith Crimen, Jr. is contesting the fire department's decision to rescind annual leave he says state law entitles him to. A hearing will be held at the board's next regular meeting.
Outsourced game-day operations at the convention center
Pelican Events will handle the basketball court and game-day staffing, with those costs passed on to the team and other renters rather than absorbed by the city.
Denied occupational license for home-based aesthetics business
A licensed esthetician can't get an occupational license because her studio sits in a high industrial zone; the council urged her to work with her District 1 councilwoman on options.
City's storm-media visibility
A resident asked why Kenner gets no airtime during weather events; the city's PIO explained the parish leads emergency press conferences and various city officials appear on TV and radio.
Recreation improvements and cruise line development
Donated lights are installed at the Loyola skate park for evening use, the AP Clay splash park opens the Friday before Memorial Day, and American Cruise Lines remains on schedule to begin sailing from Kenner in early 2027.