Letters: Before raising taxes, New Orleans needs to ferret out waste, fraud, unpaid fines

The city of New Orleans is broke. Not only financially, but physically as well. I welcome the new mayor and her energy. She is a breath of fresh air after having suffered through several incompetent administrations.

The streets are shattered, the water system leaks, sewerage and drainage are malfunctioning, the police are understaffed … the list goes on.

There is now talk of raising taxes and fees to cover expenses. Why not economize first?…

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