Inspector General's office to be fully funded

Good news on the corruption front, as the City Council endorsed funding the newly-created Inspector General's office, which is headed by Robert Cerasoli.  The council supported Cerasoli's full request of $3.2 million.

Transparency and accountability will be key to New Orleans' future, so this is an important first step.  Combined with the recent indictments and elections, it almost seems like the tide is turning in New Orleans, if only a little.