Privitization of Orleans Parish Marinas
Would you support the privatization of either Orleans Marina and/or Municipal Harbor along with the increased fees this would bring, and if so, why and under what criteria would you support this privatization?
Jay Batt - I would consider it ONLY with consultation with, and involvement of the yachting, boathouse and West End community. As you may know, I worked hard, and finally succeeded, in having Carl Robinson removed as harbormaster because he had been a longtime hindrance in dealing with these and other issues vital to the community.
Sonia Gupta - I do not support privatization of the Marina or of the Municipal Harbor. Part of this city's charm comes from relatively easy access to the recreational opportunities provided by our lake and I would never support any measure that would hinder such access. Of course, public maintenance of the Marina and Harbor needs to be streamlined, as with all other city projects, to ensure efficient and honest administration.
Ray Landeche - Only if that's what the property owners & leaseholders want. Hurricane Katrina should not be a catalyst for stealing property from its' pre-Katrina owners. Lake Pontchartrain has almost 100 miles of shoreline, so there are several other locations that can support new private marinas/developments.
David Nowak - No, I am opposed to privatizing this public asset.
Stephen Saussy - No.
Candidates Shelly Stephenson Midura, Sal Palmisano & Tom Wagner did not provide an answer to this question.
Jay Batt - I would consider it ONLY with consultation with, and involvement of the yachting, boathouse and West End community. As you may know, I worked hard, and finally succeeded, in having Carl Robinson removed as harbormaster because he had been a longtime hindrance in dealing with these and other issues vital to the community.
Sonia Gupta - I do not support privatization of the Marina or of the Municipal Harbor. Part of this city's charm comes from relatively easy access to the recreational opportunities provided by our lake and I would never support any measure that would hinder such access. Of course, public maintenance of the Marina and Harbor needs to be streamlined, as with all other city projects, to ensure efficient and honest administration.
Ray Landeche - Only if that's what the property owners & leaseholders want. Hurricane Katrina should not be a catalyst for stealing property from its' pre-Katrina owners. Lake Pontchartrain has almost 100 miles of shoreline, so there are several other locations that can support new private marinas/developments.
David Nowak - No, I am opposed to privatizing this public asset.
Stephen Saussy - No.
Candidates Shelly Stephenson Midura, Sal Palmisano & Tom Wagner did not provide an answer to this question.
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