Up until now New Orleans would have had a tough time in court showing that obtaining large tracts of property was for the common good. Now, thanks to the Supremes, they can package that property and offer it to developers to increase the tax base. The mayor just ordered evacuation of the entire city, excepting Algiers. My tin foil says some people won't be coming back and not by their own choice. Is it possible that Nagin has developer cronies that covet certain pieces of property?
Nagin is up for relection in 6 months. He needs voters not developers.