http://jaybatt.com Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:55:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en For Immediate Release Saturday, March 06, 2010 Jay Batt has conceded the race for the District A Council seat. “This has been a difficult race, but I’m excited to put politics behind us and focus on what’s best for District A and New Orleans,” Batt said to a crowded room full of supporters. “This ... http://jaybatt.com/concedes/ By Editorial page staff, The Times-Picayune March 01, 2010, 6:22AM This newspaper makes the following recommendations for Saturday's ballot. ORLEANS PARISH DISTRICT A Jay Batt Mr. Batt has broad experience that would serve the district well. He is co-owner of several Jos. A. Bank clothing stores, and he served as District A representative on the City ... http://jaybatt.com/election-recommendations-from-the-times-picayune/ For Immediate Release Thursday, February 25, 2010 At-large City Council Member Jackie Clarkson today announced her endorsement of Jay Batt in the race for Council in District A. Speaking at the Women for Batt Luncheon this afternoon at Ralph’s on the Park, Clarkson said she recognizes Batt as the right choice for the ... http://jaybatt.com/at-large-council-member-jackie-clarkson-endorses-batt-in-district-a/ Leading City Council candidate Jay Batt has received every major endorsement in District A, including winning the support of both Democrats and Republicans, his predecessors on the Council state lawmakers, and citywide elected officials. "I'm proud and honored to have the support of so many leaders in our city, from both ... http://jaybatt.com/batt-claims-major-endorsements-in-district-a-race/ "Jay Batt is a born and bred New Orleanian, just like me, and he truly cares about our community. I have worked on many committees with Jay and he has a sincere compassion for public service. Jay is a proven leader. I am proud to support Jay and ask you ... http://jaybatt.com/district-a-residents-sound-off-on-jay-batts-leadership/ Jay Batt has received the endorsement of The Times Picayune, one of the most coveted endorsements in New Orleans political races. Among other things, the editorial cites the fact that Jay "has gained a new perspective on what isn't working at City Hall. He has worked ... http://jaybatt.com/jay-batt-receives-the-endorsement-of-the-times-picayune/ Voting Locations 1) City Hall 1300 Perdido Street Parking: There will be parking lots at Perdido and South Robertson, and some meters will be covered around Perdido Street 2) Orleans Parish Voting Machine Warehouse 8870 Chef Menteur Highway Parking: There will be parking lots around the warehouse itself and ample street parking 3) Algiers Courthouse 225 Morgan Street ... http://jaybatt.com/early-voting-for-jay-batt/ Jay Batt recently spoke about the issue of closing the Fairgrounds slots at midnight, an agreement he worked on while on the City Council and one which he intends to uphold if elected:“As a councilman, I helped Churchill Downs and the various neighborhood organizations reach a compromise on zoning and ... http://jaybatt.com/batt-against-any-extension-of-gambling-hours-at-fairgrounds/ Leading District A Council candidate Jay Batt emerged as the clear winner in the first candidate debate on WDSU - Channel 6 tonight. While other candidates lacked knowledge of the City Charter and had poorly defined opinions on basic issues affecting the future of New Orleans, Batt clearly laid out his ... http://jaybatt.com/batt-the-clear-winner-in-first-televised-debate/ Many of the issues facing the city of New Orleans, including the problems of blight and lack of government transparency, were understood by Jay Batt during his tenure on the New Orleans City Council. Jay was instrumental in authoring an ordinance to establish a ... http://jaybatt.com/batt-on-blight-and-transparency/