KENNER, La. -- The mayor of a New Orleans suburb said Wednesday he is rescinding his order banning his city's recreation department from purchasing Nike products for use at city recreation facilities.
Kenner Mayor Ben Zahn said at a news conference that he did so on the advice of the city attorney.
"That memorandum divided our city and placed Kenner in a false and unflattering light on the national stage,'' Zahn added.
Last week's order in a memo from Zahn came days after the athletic apparel maker began using former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in an ad campaign.