Bally’s Casino hands million dollar contracts to Heitmeiers

Senator Francis Heitmeier sponsored a massive tax cut for the Bally’s Belle of New Orleans riverboat casino. Six days after the highly questionable tax reduction was signed into law, Heitmeier’s brother was awarded a lucrative contract by the casino.

Amazingly, Bally’s gave his brother the contract even though they
had previously fired him for poor performance on another questionable contract.

The brother’s first contract, worth more than $2.4 million dollars was awarded after Senator Heitmeier led the fight and sponsored the legislation that ultimately created the Bally’s Belle Casino.

“Senator, Cousin Help Cut Bally’s Tax Bill.”
The Times-Picayune March 7, 2004…read more

“Bally’s Charts Course For A Tax Break.”
The Times-Picayune March 14, 2004…read more

"Lowballing a paddlewheel."
The Times-Picayune March 9, 2004…read more

The Heitmeier family has been busy feeding at the public trough.

The Heitmeier family and friends can be found in many interesting and influential places.  A cousin on the Tax Commission, a close friend is President of the Levee Board and a brother and son are river pilots…while Francis votes  on river pilot regulations.

“Senator, Cousin Help Cut Bally’s Tax Bill.”
The Times-Picayune March 7, 2004…read more

“Taxing Responsibilities.”
The Times-Picayune, March 11, 2004…read more

“Bally’s Charts Course For A Tax Break.”
The Times-Picayune March 14, 2004…read more

“Relatives Often Inherit Assessors Powers; Regressive System Saddles Businesses, Renters, Poor.”
The Times-Picayune April 6, 2004…read more

“Senate Panel To Take Up Plan To Revamp River Pilot System; Lawmaker’s Relatives Hold Elite Guide Jobs.”
The Times-Picayune May 12, 2004…read more

“Influence On Board.”
The Times Picayune May 16, 2004…read more

Want a pay raise?  It’s easy if you know a Heitmeier. 

Francis Heitmeier voted an $8,000 raise for himself and a $48,000 raise for a close friend.

“Elected Officials In Line For Pay Raises; Plan Would Put Them Near Top In Nation.”
The Times-Picayune March 26, 2004…read more

“Levee Chief’s Raise Rejected: House Turns Back Proposed Increase.”The Times-Picayune June 23, 2005…read more

Heitmeier:  Wheeling and dealing in Baton Rouge

Fighting to keep the old levee board system and hiring state employees who are under investigation?  It’s all part of the Heitmeier Greedy Bunch.  

“It’s Outrageous To Keep The Orleans Levee Board.”
The Times-Picayune November 20, 2005…read more

 “Algiers Tax Plan Fuels Controversy; Orleans Levee Board Fears Default Possible.”
The Times-Picayune June 8, 2007…read more

“16-year Legislature Fiscal Officer Quits; Panel Probing His Pay, Car Allowance.”
The Times-Picayune March 18, 2005…read more

 “Relatives Often Inherit Assessors Powers; Regressive System Saddles Businesses, Renters, Poor.”
The Times-Picayune April 6, 2004…read more

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