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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/.

October 29, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS MOSQUITO, TERMITE AND RODENT CONTROL BOARD REPORTS ADDITIONAL WNV+ MOSQUITO POOLS DETECTED

NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board (NOMTRCB) reports that additional mosquito pools collected from the East Bank of Orleans Parish this week have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). WNV cycles between wild birds and mosquitoes and can be transmitted to humans and animals by the bite of an infected mosquito. These positive samples indicate that WNV is actively circulating among local mosquitoes and bird populations. 

Area-wide abatement activities are temporarily suspended due to high winds and will resume once weather permits. Although temperatures have dropped, we are still observing higher than average densities of our primary WNV vector, Culex quinquefasciatus, in our weekly adult trapping. We are advising residents to take precautionary steps to prevent mosquito bites especially when they are outside for Halloween this week. Use repellents containing EPA-registered active ingredients such as DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus when you are outside, especially between dusk and dawn. Always follow product instructions when using repellents. 

This year, we have observed elevated West Nile virus activity in our mosquito populations compared to previous years. Human cases have been reported throughout Louisiana this year, including 3 cases reported in Orleans Parish. While most human West Nile infections are asymptomatic, common symptoms include headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or rash. In rare cases, severe illness can occur. Individuals over age 60, those who are immunocompromised, and those with certain pre-existing medical conditions are at greater risk of severe illness. NOMTRCB is continuing to trap and test adult samples weekly to monitor arbovirus activity and conduct targeted abatement activities to reduce adult populations.  

For more information on West Nile virus, visit the CDC website: https://www.cdc.gov/westnile/index.html 

Report Mosquito Issues  

Please report mosquito-related issues using one of the following methods: 

  • Call 311 to make a service request.  
  • Call NOMTRCB: (504) 658-2400 

For more tips on safeguarding your home and yourself from pests, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X at @nolamosquito. You can also visit our website for comprehensive resources: https://nola.gov/next/mosquito/home/.   

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