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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and La. R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the New Orleans City Council, the governing authority of Orleans Parish, will be held at its regular meeting place, the New Orleans City Council Chamber, Room 1E07, City Hall, located at 1300 Perdido St, New Orleans, LA 70112 on November 5, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval, or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum authorized millage rates.

The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next tax year from the increased millage is $297,337,596.11, compared to $255,082,640.68 in tax revenues for the current year. The estimated amount of increase in taxes attributable to the millage increase is $42,254,955.43.

For Fiscal Year 2026, the City of New Orleans has adopted a total operating budget of approximately $1,592,417,236, including approximately $1,592,417,236 in budgeted revenues and $1,592,417,236 in budgeted expenditures.

The City’s complete Fiscal Year 2026 adopted budget, including detailed revenues and expenditures by fund, department, and revenue source, is available at https://nola.gov/next/mayors-office/topics/budget/.

November 1, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans to Activate Additional School Zone Flashing beacons on Monday, Nov. 4

The City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW) will activate school zone flashing beacons at several additional locations starting Monday, Nov. 4. This phased activation is part of the City’s efforts to ensure compliance with State law and enhance safety for students and drivers.

The DPW Sign Shop and Traffic Teams have been diligently working to bring school zones into compliance with Act No. 103, which requires school zone cameras to operate only during specific times: one hour before and one hour after the start of the school day, and one hour before and one hour after the end of the school day. The city continues to reprogram flashing beacons and update signage at school zones citywide.

The following school zone flashers will be activated as part of this phase:

  • Southbound South Carrollton Avenue (2000 block)
  • Eastbound Opelousas Avenue at Elmira Avenue
  • Westbound 3100 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
  • Eastbound 2400 Orleans Avenue

Motorists are reminded to exercise caution and adhere to posted speed limits in these zones during the designated times. Speeding violations in school zones will result in citations. School zone safety continues to be a top priority for the city.

Residents can stay informed about active school zones, camera operations, and school zone hours by visiting https://nola.gov/get-school-zone-times/. Any school zone citations issued outside of the legal hours will be dismissed. Residents with questions about tickets are encouraged to contact the Parking Adjudication Office at parkingadjudication@nola.gov for assistance.

DPW will continue to provide public updates as more school zone flashing beacons are activated.