For the second consecutive month, the Louisiana Bond Commission has voted to delay a $39 million line of credit for the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board.
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"When an elected official goes out and takes an official action that says that they're not gonna enforce law, it's not trivial," said Landry. "That's the basis for democracy."
The bond commission took the same action last month, despite city officials' statements that their stance against the abortion ban would not keep any clinics open or allow abortions to continue.
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Lobbyist Paul Rainwater spoke on behalf of the city. Rainwater made the case that this funding is critical to complete a project that would mean more reliable drainage reduce street flooding in New Orleans.
"If we're going to pick something, pick something non-essential," Rainwater argued. "Not the Sewerage and Water Board."
The line of credit is to help begin work on a power substation dedicated to keeping electricity flowing to the Sewerage and Water Board's pumps.
Seven to six was the vote in favor of delaying the funding, which would not be made available until at least 2023.
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