Lighting The Road To The Future Page 9 DataZone New TD Jakes Movie Breaks Stereotypes “The People’s Paper” January 3 - January 16, 2009 43rd Year Volume 19 www.ladatanews.com Newsmaker Pipeline to the City Prepares for Reopening of People Mahalia Jackson Theater Page 4 Page 11 Photos by Victor Holt Page 2 January 3 - January 16, 2009 Cover Story www.ladatanews.com What’s2009 in store for the City of New Orleans? Shaniece B. Bickham, Ph.D. The year 2008 proved to be one of many ups and downs, and twists and turns for the City of New Orleans . The city has endured political scandals and controversies between the City Council and Mayor Ray Nagin’s administration, education strides and struggles, violent crimes, and continuous recovery efforts and initiatives . Last issue, Data News Weekly revisited the triumphant times of 2008 in the city, so what’s next? This week Data News Weekly will look ahead to the future and explore what the City of New Orleans will have to offer for its citizens in 2009 . Keeping an Eye on Local Government In 2009, New Orleans residents should expect to hear more from the Office of the Inspector General, which Robert Cerasoli spearheads . The office has a staff of approximately 16, and is mainly responsible for en- suring the lawful operations and spending of the city’s money to hope- Mayor Ray Nagin Continued next page. DATA NEWS WEEKLY INSIDE DATA 616 Barrone Street, Suite 584, New Orleans, LA 70113 Phone: (504) 821-7421 | Fax: (504) 821-7622 editorial:
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