| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Assessing assessments: With property owners facing a sharp increase in tax assessments, the City Council is promising to roll back millage rates to avoid major increases and calling on other taxing bodies to do the same. Ben Myers has the story. Also, Mayor LaToya Cantrell's administration is threatening legal action over a massive fine levied to cover police pension losses due to a sharp decline in the size of the New Orleans Police Department. Many, however, warn such a suit would be laughed out of court. Sophie Kasakove has the story.Port project moves forward: The Port of New Orleans has approved $8 million in design and engineering contracts that will move its controversial $1.8 billion container terminal project in St. Bernard Parish into a new phase. Critics, however, say a recent court ruling is forcing them on the sidelines while the project moves forward. Tony McAuley has the story. Trump in town: Former President Donald Trump was in town to raise money for his current presidential bid. Tyler Bridges has this write up about his visit to Metairie on Tuesday. Thank you for starting your day with Morning Headlines. See the latest news, sports and entertainment coverage at NOLA.com. Chad | 