Hedgehog-Morrell Day

So next Wednesday, if Cynthia comes out of her hiding place and sees her shadow, we're in for another six weeks of council without a quorum.

In an effort to get the warring members of the city's legislative branch back to work, New Orleans City Council President Jackie Clarkson has called a special meeting for Wednesday morning, though it remains unclear whether at least five members will attend.

There's some concern that, if our local government shutdown lasts too long, then the council cedes to its prerogative to confirm the interim District B representative to the mayor.  But I'm guessing if it comes to that he'll either pass or just affirm Stacy Head's nomination of Erroll George anyway.