New Orleans City Council passes ordinance expanding city inspector hiring pool
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — After three buildings partially collapsed recently, the New Orleans City Council decided it was time to be proactive. Councilman Freddie King led the charge by introducing an ordinance that was quickly passed, allowing the city to hire building inspectors who don't live in the city.
'This will allow those departments to get some help and get some things done in the city, and make the city much safer,' King said.
It's for more than just preventing building collapses. King says city agencies like the Department of Code Enforcement can utilize the ordinance to hire outside inspectors for maintaining property standards in neighborhoods as well.
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'Like the house next to me is falling down, we need someone to come inspect it, or the yard next to me is too high; we need someone to come inspect it so it can come get cut,' King said.
The ordinance is effective immediately with a two-year implementation period, allowing the city to assess its impact on hiring and enforcement before determining next steps.
'If we see it's working, we can reup it in two more years. If we see it not working, we can turn off the valve. This is just us thinking outside the box to help the city move a little more efficiently,' King said.Xavier women's basketball is excited to host opening rounds of the NAIA Tournament for the first time
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