Until sexting scandal, Councilman was known for hard work, ambition
by Mary Sparacello - Times-Picayune (excerpt)

For the better part of five years, many Kenner political insiders have considered Joe Stagni the hardest-working and most ambitious person on the City Council dais. He comes prepared to meetings, keeps his temper in check and takes a leadership role in questioning the administration, shaping the budget and crafting policy. But now a sexting scandal threatens to derail his career, leading some to call for his resignation. When news broke last week that Stagni had an "inappropriate" relationship with an administration employee -- and had sent her a picture of himself in his underwear -- Stagni's supporters and opponents alike expressed shock.