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Late last year, speaking at a panel convened by the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, then-Mayor-elect Helena Moreno said that her number one priority once in office would be to fix the Department of Safety and Permits, promising to deliver a “whole revamp.” It was a point she echoed when interviewed by Verite News just days ahead of her inauguration when asked about what her most ambitious goals for the city were.
“I want people to feel like this new kind of vibe around the city, that the city of New Orleans is really open for business and business-friendly,” she said. “And that goes with the whole revamp that I’m working on in Safety and Permits.”…