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Guest Column: Local takeover of SWB has promise, but cautions remain

The Advocate | Baton Rouge

Aug 21, 2026

Guest Column: Local takeover of SWB has promise, but cautions remain

City officials are exercising new control over the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans, which could ultimately lead them to fold it into city government. If that happens, it woul…

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Guest Column: Local takeover of SWB has promise, but cautions remain

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