Jay Batt is a firm advocate of the implementation of the Master Plan, saying that “during my time on the Council, I spent the vast majority of my time on zoning issues. The Master Plan would alleviate that and allow my office and those of the other councilmembers to focus more on quality-of-life issues like crime, blight, and infrastructure. As a member of the Planning ...read more

Jay Batt has gathered three important organizational endorsements this week in his election campaign for Orleans City Council District A.
The Alliance for Good Government, the Forum for Equality and the Greater New Orleans Republicans have all united in their support for Jay.
The endorsements were received after a series of debates and in-depth interviews of all the candidates for District A by the groups, and reflect ...read more

1) This project aims to build a large Greenway and public space ranging from the Vieux Carre to Lakeview. The first step is to build a safe, continuous trail and open space amenity from Basin Street (by Armstrong Park) to Canal Boulevard. The Greenway will link new and existing parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities, and community centers, encouraging active living and promoting public health.
2) Jay will ...read more

The decision by City Hall to cut funding to reduce blight is outrageous and irresponsible. People who own their own homes, have made a commitment to living in New Orleans, raise their families here, and who pay their taxes have a right to expect that the rule of law will be respected by everyone.
I sympathize with every victim of Katrina. My own home was flooded, ...read more