Posted on 04/15/2020 4:48:39 AM PDT by a fool in paradise
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell today said she does not expect any large events to take place in the city for the remainder of 2020.
While discussion has begun about how to re-start the economy and more normal activities when the coronavirus pandemic ends, the mayor said it is likely that a certain amount of social distancing will continue for some time, and she said that will have an impact on a lot of New Orleans events.
"My recommendation is absolutely no large events such as French Quarter Fest and Jazz Fest, even Essence Festival, as it relates to the year 2020," Cantrell said. "The focus should shift to 2021."
The mayor said she has spoken about it to organizers of some events, and said "from a collaborative manner, you'll see signs of change."
Cantrell said she has not talked to representatives of the NFL or NBA about how that might affect the Saints or Pelicans seasons, but said she expects the leagues and team owners are as concerned about the health and safety of players and fans as she is.
Wont reduce crime.
In NYC rats are eating rats.
Going to Festival, eya?
“These POS are drunk with this new found power that we willingly gave them! Decisions made out of fear and hysteria are never good ones!’
The smart and strong Americans will find ways to challenge and defeat these local dictators.
The weenies will sit in front of their computers and whine like little girls.
At least she is a actual citizen of the US(?)
and not a muslim or a lesbian(?)
Why doesn’t the Mayor do the right thing and get HCQ and Zinc pills for the residents of the City and problem solved.
Landru changed his name to Obama
Cant wait to watch the Oklahoma Saints vs. Omaha Jets.
the athletes will just play e-sports
I’m not whining like a little girl. I plan on doing my part; just making an observation.
every week festival is held in New Orleans. whether it is food, music, arts...
No Saints Marching In in 2020?
Sounds like a great opportunity for Biloxi or Tampa to steal Mardi Gras from them.
Never accused you of that.
There may be an upside to all the lockdowns:
It might be impossible for ANY Democrat to get elected to public office for a generation or more!
Trust me, Latoya is not looking forward to being the mayor of a bankrupt city. This is a disaster. I’ve never supported her, but believe this decision is the only one available to her.
For the record, the “lockdown” in LA has been relatively sane. Police not being Nazis here as far as I know. People allowed to be out and about in reasonable numbers without being hassled. Just don’t be an irresponsible jerk about it.
Please post a list of other major events that were being canceled elsewhere at the same time.
actually crooks in Houston went to robbing offices since they were vacant.
in other cities theft and vandalism wouldn’t be prosecuted (at least below a certain threshold).
but all good, Houston’s mayor asked the criminal element to “chil” and not rob at this time. who was he speaking to?
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