Sewage, waterboard proposal strips universities from nomination role

(The Center Square) − A substitute version of Rep. Stephanie Hilferty’s Sewerage and Water Board bill would remove New Orleans-area universities from the board’s long-standing nominating process, confirming what appeared to be foreshadowed after a recent meeting with Gov. Jeff Landry’s staff.

On Thursday of last week, Moreno met with Landry’s staff to discuss House Bill 573. The proposal overhauls the Sewerage and Waterboard of New Orleans. Following the meeting, Moreno told The Center Square that the she supported the legislation.

“We had a great meeting talking about sewage and waterboard legislation, it will help the city get more control of the board and have it be more transparent,” Moreno told The Center Square. “The board had some questions about the bill, and they went up there and answered their questions. I think we’re in a good place.”

The university-backed selection committee has been embedded in state law for years. Now, committee amendments show that Hilferty wi...