Mayor· 2022-07-01 to 2030-07 (month-level end: July 2030 per Kenner council page, council serves four years concurrent with the mayor; start = July 1 2022 swearing-in per mayor bio, re-sworn at July 1 2026 inauguration per The Advocate photo caption)
Michael J. Glaser
Kenner
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 1:33:12
- Avg per meeting
- 5:29
- Segments
- 1267
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Top issues during term (11)(General)
open meetings law violation
Taxpayers could end up covering legal defense costs, penalties, or the expense of redoing decisions that weren’t made properly in public.
Brake tag elimination legislation
The program was roughly revenue-neutral, bringing in about $162,376 against about $200,000 in costs; two city employees will be reassigned or lose their roles.
Airport expansion and drainage capacity
Pump improvements are Jefferson Parish projects; Kenner road work relies on federal/state grant funds.
287(g) immigration agreement and local economy
Speakers say fear is keeping shoppers home; the administration points to sales tax up 4.64% (about $2 million) this year.
287(g) immigration agreement and ICE operations
If immigrant families stop shopping, working, and using local services, Kenner businesses and tax revenues could take a hit.
vehicle inspection ordinance repeal
Drivers save the annual brake tag fee and avoid the time and cost of getting the inspection.
event cancellation
Local vendors and event-related businesses could lose expected sales, though no dollar amount is given.
wildlife nuisance control
Taxpayers may see city money go toward wildlife-control efforts, with possible savings if property damage and nuisance calls drop.
immigration enforcement
Local businesses and workplaces could feel economic uncertainty if residents change routines or avoid public life out of fear.
Hispanic community engagement appointment
The main cost is the new outreach position’s salary and any related city communication spending, though the source doesn’t specify a dollar amount.
brake tag policy change
For drivers, it could mean saving time and possibly inspection fees; for the city, it could mean less revenue from tags.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Glaser was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching General.