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Even with the eviction moratorium, New Orleans faces an affordable housing crisis
Aside from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, housing in New Orleans hasn’t been this unstable in recent history. Author: Thanh Truong / Eyewitness News Published: 7:11 PM CDT August 4, 2021 Updated: 7:11 PM CDT August 4, 2021
NEW ORLEANS The Biden administration’s plan to temporarily freeze evictions in COVID hot spots is being applauded by housing advocates in New Orleans, but they say it won’t solve the city’s challenges with affordable housing.
Preceding the pandemic, New Orleans received poor marks when it came to affordable housing, but city leaders are pushing back on those criticisms. With thousands of families in New Orleans unsure how they’ll pay their rent or mortgage as the pandemic drags on, the office of Mayor Latoya Cantrell is sending out a message that they are a priority.
Nathaniel Lawrence, who was raised in New Orleans, said the best solution is usually the simplest.
“If you give the guys money, they’ll pick up the trash. I mean it’s not rocket science,” said Lawrence.
A few weeks ago, Edna Posey had to be carried to an ambulance because the construction on her street in Central City made it impossible for EMS to park in front of her house.
“This is ridiculous the way we got to live. I’m sick and the ambulance cannot get to me,” said Posey.
At a time when essential workers are fighting for better pay, New Orleans firefighters said they deserve at least the same living wage that the City Council approved earlier this month for all contracted employees.