Mayor Cantrell's Pothole Plan: 1500 Repairs Weekly

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is escalating the battle against potholes, aiming to repair 1,500 every week. This is part of the Smooth Streets initiative, which includes hiring 50 new workers and seeking $2.5 million from the federal government. The mayor is urging swift action to address long-standing street issues, and plans to sign an executive order to expedite hiring. Shes also working with state and federal leaders to extend the Katrina recovery funds deadline, paving the way for comprehensive street overhauls. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/58a16bb9642ed27e