Report Urges Council to End Mardi Gras Event
From Times Wire Reports
Reacting to the costly rioting during February’s five-day Mardi Gras celebration, the police chief and city administrator urged the City Council to end future events.
Excessive drinking led to a rock- and bottle-throwing melee that cost taxpayers nearly $500,000, they said.
Police Chief Deborah Linden and City Administrative Officer Ken Hampian presented a nine-page report to the council asking for an end to Mardi Gras festivities. The council is scheduled to consider the recommendation at its meeting Tuesday.
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