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Sales Tax Investigation records, 1988

 Series

Scope and Contents

Photocopies (spiral bound) of transcripts of public hearings held as part of the City Council investigation of alleged favoritism in the collection of sales taxes by the Bureau of Revenue in the Department of Finance. Attorney John R. Martzell directed the investigation for the Council. Among those testifying before the Council were Director of Finance Paul Mitchell, Chief Administrative Officer Kurt E. Steiner, and Department of Finance employees/former employees Judith Watts, Courtland Crochet, and Brian Eastwold.

Also included are photocopies of exhibits admitted as evidence during the course of the hearings. These exhibits range from detailed surveys of City administrative operations to single memorandums dealing with individual employees.

Dates

  • Creation: 1988

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Available to registered researchers by appointment. Request by call number or box/folder number.

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Extent

2 Cubic Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Subject

Repository Details

Part of the City Archives Repository

Contact:
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610