Moment of zen

Former New Orleans Inspector General Robert Cerasoli once remarked that what sets New Orleans corruption apart from what goes on in other cities is that our corruption isn't as "sophisticated" as theirs is. Or something like that anyway.

Four years and one whole IG later, I'm not sure we've entirely caught up yet.

City officials could not immediately provide information on Braden's salary. Braden began working for the NOPD on Monday. She replaces Bob Young, a former NOPD officer who, as a civilian, served as commander of the public information unit for the past couple of years. Young left theNOPD at the end of last year.

Braden's father is a lobbyist and a prolific donor to Louisiana political campaigns. State records show he has donated $18,850 to Mitch Landrieu's campaigns since 2003.