Rulings in New Orleans Civil District Court involving New Orleans City Council and Entergy's controversial New Orleans Power Station are sending mixed signals.
The judge ruled that the council violated the public meeting laws.
"The city council will have to hold another hearing and take another vote," Alliance for Affordable Energy Executive Director Logan Burke said.
But a do-over isn't a done deal, as a ruling in a second suit says the public right to due-process was not violated. In a written statement, City Council President Helena Moreno stated:
"Judge Griffin made it clear that the past City Council acted appropriately and that it was Entergy New Orleans that undermined the process. This affirms the current Council's position that Entergy used disgraceful tactics. This Council aggressively investigated and penalized the company for their reprehensible acts along with holding additional public hearings. Under the advisement of the City Attorney, we await the judge's order."
