Cynthia Hedge-Morrell releases statement regarding City Council absence
 

http://www.bestofneworleans.com/imag...8377-cmd_s.jpg City Councilmembers Cynthia Hedge-Morrell and Jon Johnson have been mostly mum about their extended absence from council meetings since early May — with the exception of a Sunday morning interview they gave on WYLD-FM's "Sunday Morning" radio show. Today Hedge-Morrell issued a statement to "clear the air":


<blockquote>There has been rampant speculation in regards to my decision to leave the early May council meeting as well as my decision to not return to subsequent council meetings.? [ Read more ]

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