Jackie Clarkson endorses Eric Strachan for District B seat

 Posted by at 8:35 pm  city government, elections, politics
Aug 022012
 

City Council Eric Strachan (left) speaks to Garden District resident Warren Hart during Thursday night’s launch party for Strachan’s campaign at Second Line Stages. (Robert Morris, UptownMessenger.com)

Five years ago, City Councilwoman Jackie Clarkson gave Eric Strachan his first job in City Hall. At a Thursday night election launch party, she gave him his first major endorsement as he seeks a seat alongside join her on the council. Continue reading »

Dana Kaplan confirms entry into District B City Council race

 Posted by at 8:09 am  city government, elections, politics
Jul 262012
 

Dana Kaplan

The race to fill the remainder of Stacy Head’s term representing the Uptown-based District B on the New Orleans City Council is now likely to be a three-way contest, with juvenile-justice advocate Dana Kaplan’s confirmation Thursday morning that she will be running. Continue reading »