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K20 Commemorates 20th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

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Latest News

August 6, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

Beware of fraudulent application invoices

Applicants to the the City Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments should be aware of fradulent invoices

August 6, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ISSUES STATEMENT

The City of New Orleans issued the following statement:

The City of New Orleans has reached out to the Clerk's Office and the Department of Public Works is currently working with the Clerk's Office to resolve this issue. The City will provide more information as that work takes place.

August 6, 2025 | From NOPD News

Suspect Wanted For Illegal Possession

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for illegal possession of stolen property.

August 5, 2025 | From NOPD News

Suspect Wanted For Gross Littering

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for Gross Littering.

August 5, 2025 | From NOPD News

Suspect Wanted For Gross Littering

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for multiple counts of violating LA R.S. 30:2531.1 - relative to Gross Littering.

August 5, 2025 | From NOPD News

Suspect Wanted For Burglary

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for auto burglary.

August 5, 2025 | From NOPD News

Suspect Wanted For Battery

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for simple battery.

August 5, 2025 | From NOPD News

Suspect Wanted For Aggravated Assault

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for two counts of aggravated assault with a firearm.

August 5, 2025 | From NOPD News

Suspect Wanted For Aggravated Battery

New Orleans Police are asking the public's assistance with locating a suspect wanted for aggravated second degree battery.

August 4, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

July Newsletter

The City of New Orleans – Office of Supplier Diversity (OSD) has an exciting lineup of events planned to support and empower small businesses. On July 30 join us for the final webinar of our summer Contract Conversations series “Coding for Contracts”, a session on the importance of aligning your commodity codes with your business services.

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Mayor LaToya Cantrell

Mayor LaToya Cantrell

On May 7, 2018, LaToya Cantrell made history as New Orleans’ first woman mayor in its 300-year history. After that historic victory, Mayor Cantrell was inaugurated to a second term on January 10, 2022. Her passion for the City of Yes and her dedication to its residents remains stronger than ever.

Mayor Cantrell remains focused on the issues of public safety, infrastructure, affordable housing and improving the quality of life for all New Orleans residents.

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