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Ray Nagin has repeatedly taken opportunities to further his political career at the expense of his city by taking unnecessary trips and speaking engagements rather than by performing his duties here. In his absence, New Orleans continues to suffer. It would be better for both his political career and the people of New Orleans if he simple executed a commendable tenure and recovery. New Orleans looking to strengthen relations with Jamaica Nagin a no-show for budget vote; spokeswoman says she didn't know the mayor's whereabouts this week Nagin to travel to Panama this weekend Does Mayor Nagin want to be Mayor Nagin? Nagin's schedule: Some say it's lacking, others say it's normal
Ray Nagin abuses and wastes city revenue and taxpayer's money by hiring incompetent officials, abusing expense accounts, bringing in outside experts to do his job, botching city services. These blunders have cost the city of New Orleans millions of dollars and diminished our faith in city government and quality of life. Acting tech chief to relinquish job. City mistakenly demolishes couple's newly bought home 4 Investigates: Questions surround NOAH contracts
Ray Nagin has on several occasions presented himself with less dignity than is suitable for an elected official of stature, most notably, threatening citizens with physical violence but also including calling other U.S. cities "dirty" and referring to the site of the World Trade Center as "a hole in the ground" that still wasn't fixed. New Orleans Mayor Takes Swipe At NYC Mayor Ray Nagin Criticizes Philadelphia as being Dirtier Than New Orleans Mayor of New Orleans: "I Am A Vagina-Friendly Mayor" Texas evacuees ask for "Nagin Special"
Ray Nagin has often made promises or vows and failed to execute them to any sort of palpable degree.His most deplorable and blatant offense was promising a crowd of 5000 angry multi-racial protesters that crime would be his number one priority in January of 2007 and has yet to significantly reduce lawlessness. New Orleanians March to Protest Crime Wave New Orleans officials announce major crackdown amid crime wave Violent crime wave intensifies in New Orleans Crime a blues refrain for New Orleans Nagin calls N.O.'s dangerous image a "two-edged sword" Murder Rate Rises in New Orleans
Ray Nagin has not provided the transparency promised in both his election and reelection campaigns by (either through intent or incompetence) blocking records requests and accusing journalists of damaging the recovery. This "bait and switch" technique squarely addresses the desire among the citizens of New Orleans for honest government and directly manipulates it for gain. City attorney should not expect IG to tip his hand Who's trying to stop the Inspector General from doing his job? Why all the road blocks? Nagin accuses TV reporter of "Hurting the Recovery" by revealing fraudulent government program Mayor Ray Nagin's 2008 e-mails deleted in violation of records law
Ray Nagin, in the aftermath of a racially and politically charged disaster, with his city still being repopulated, divided black and white neighbors with his infamous "Chocolate City" speech and racial pandering during his reelection bid. This is our most emotional charge against him as the racial issues of this city need to be worked out among its people for the sake of good will and not an opportunistic politician for the sake of reelection. Evoking King, Nagin calls N.O. 'chocolate' city Nagin apologizes for 'chocolate' city comments N.O. mayor asks for help getting absentee vote out Nagin Decries 'Crude' Remarks During Meeting
Ray Nagin allegedly funneled money into the pockets of friends, family and political donors directly or through political influence. This is his "greed" sin. Yachting by N.O. official raises questions Nagin family's company got deal with Home Depot |
