| BY CHAD CALDER | Staff writer |
Preservationists call ordinance a threat to the Quarter: City Council Member Freddie King has proposed an ordinance that would suspend enforcement of rules regulating the alteration of historic buildings in the French Quarter for a year. City Hall and local preservation groups are aghast at the idea, saying it would a have devastating effect on the heart of the city. Tony MacAuley has the story. NOPD spending questioned: Top brass at the New Orleans Police Department got 16 brand-new Chevy Tahoes and then spent tens of thousands of dollars to replace the wheels with chrome rims and tires that provide a smoother ride. Joseph Cranny has the latest on what the inspector general called "wasteful use" of taxpayer money. A rat at the capitol: Neuty, Bucktown's most famous nutria, made an appearance at the state capitol in Baton Rouge this week. Doug MacCash has the details. Here now: Get the biggest Jefferson Parish stories direct to your inbox each weekday — for free. Sign up for Jefferson Parish Today. Thanks for joining us this morning. Catch up on the latest news on NOLA.com. Chad | 