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Kenner council approves Entergy franchise renewal as members press utility over stubborn pole removals and service issues
Summary
The Kenner City Council approved an ordinance renewing a franchise agreement with Entergy Louisiana LLC on Jan. 9, 2025, while several council members and residents pressed the utility over long‑standing pole removal delays, uneven outage response and coordination problems with other providers.
The Kenner City Council voted to approve Summary Ordinance No. 13,710, renewing a franchise agreement with Entergy Louisiana LLC, after a public hearing and extended council questioning about utility performance and unfinished pole work across the city.
The ordinance was approved on a motion by Council Member Dunn, seconded by Council Member Lahat. The council recorded the vote as passing; Councilwoman McKenney abstained, saying she was an Entergy employee and would not participate in the final vote.
Why it matters: the franchise grants Entergy the right to provide electrical service in Kenner and generates a recurring revenue stream the city uses in its budget. Council members and residents said the city is spending those franchise proceeds yet continues to see unfinished work — notably “stub” utility poles left in the ground…
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