| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Good morning and thanks for joining us. Here are some of today's top headlines. Voters reject tax plan, amendments: The votes in Saturday's elections are in, and Gov. Jeff Landry's state tax overhaul didn't fare well. But did St. Tammany finally figure out a way to fund its criminal justice system? And what about the open Parish Council seat in Jefferson Parish? Jefferson's journey: Jefferson Parish is celebrating its bicentennial this year, and Drew Broach has a fascinating look at history of New Orleans' neighbor. Don't miss it. What of Esplanade? The redevelopment of Kenner's Esplanade Mall has stalled out once again, but the city is resisting calls to divide up the property and sell it, holding out hope that a major user could come in and develop the property. As Lara Nicholson reports, there has been contact with a certain Swedish furniture-maker and meatball-purveyor about the property. Thanks for reading. Check back throughout the day for more news, entertainment and sports from The Times-Picayune. | 