NEW ORLEANS, La. – A new proposal to ban taxpayer-funded alcohol reimbursements has city officials in a cold sweat, fearing it could severely impact “business relations.”
“This is about more than just drinks,” said one city hall insider. “These cocktails grease the wheels of democracy. How do you expect us to convince developers to build overpriced condos without a few rounds of Sazeracs?”
The proposal comes as Mayor LaToya Cantrell continues to face scrutiny for her lavish travel habits, often documented in first-class airline seats and high-end restaurants. Insiders worry this could be the first step toward eliminating other critical “governing tools,” like luxury hotel suites and last-minute Parisian getaways.
Some officials are already brainstorming ways around the ban, including categorizing bar tabs as “public relations expenses” or conducting all future meetings at brunch, where bottomless mimosas remain a legal gray area.
