WHO WAS THE BEST MAYOR IN MODERN TIMES

Yes, many will disagree with my remarks but think about them. Ernest "Dutch" Morial. This city needed change and the age old issue of tourism as the sole source of importance could no longer be honored. Dutch Morial took some chances and brought about new developments and new possibilities. He took some major chances that created havoc in the eyes of some such as the cancellation of Mardi Gras. However, he took the chance and he sought change and affirmative actions but he failed to control his temper and his feud with certain organizations. He lacked the ability to mediate. This was his major flaw. However, look at what he did to overcome the issues that made it difficult to live and develop in this city, particularly the question of his ancestry. Give him credit for doing what other had not been able to do - to be first in many ways. It is unfortunate that his temper could not be controlled and other personal issues interfered with his role as mayor. Yet he still was the best considering the circumstances and the times. Unfortunately his son learned little from his father.