According to some estimates, New Orleans has lost almost fifty percent of its voting population since Hurricane Katrina. Now in its second post-storm election cycle, local officials and activists face the challenge of maintaining accurate voter roles while ensuring the rights of a target population dispersed across the country. Join Kojo for an update on outreach efforts.
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2007-09-18/who-decides-new-orleans-future
Who Decides New Orleans' Future?
Listen Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2007 at 1:06 p.m. in Disaster, Politics, SocietyGuests
Sandra Wilson
Registrar of Voters for Orleans Parish
Edward Hailes, Jr.
Senior Attorney, Advancement Project
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