New Orleans
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2/6/2009
I have lived in New Orleans my entire life, except for a few years away at college. The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina could have been turned into something positive, allowing governmental agencies, community groups and citizens to come together for the betterment of the community. Unfortunately, governmental waste and corruption have stifled the growth which should be occurring at this time. Our City Council is fighting hard in an attempt to reduce the waste and corruption stemming from City Hall. Our Mayor, Ray Nagin (I voted for him the first time, pre-Katrina, but not after Katrina), has done little to help our City. Thankfully, he is term limited and we will have a new Mayor in about 12 1/2 months. This City can still be something great. We have so many resources, such history, such passionate citizens.....we just need some effective leadership, something which has been lacking not only in New Orleans, but in Louisiana, and perhaps across the Country for quite some time.
David | New Orleans, LA