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July 7, 2026 | From City Council

Community Development Committee Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA – On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, the Community Development Committee held a meeting to vote on several amendments to ongoing city contracts, as well as a motion to create a task force to provide counsel to the city regarding expecting families and young children.

June 30, 2026 | From City Council

Joint Climate Change and Sustainability and Public Works, Sanitation, and Environment Committee Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the Climate Change and Sustainability Committee and the Public Works, Sanitation, and Environment Committee held a joint meeting to discuss a resolution directing Entergy New Orleans (ENO) to implement consolidated pilling as part of the community solar program. Additionally, the committees received presentations from ENO and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) regarding updates surrounding power outages in District E, power failure resulting from Tropical Storm Arthur, and water service issues in New Orleans East.

June 29, 2026 | From City Council

Criminal Justice Committee Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Monday, June 29, 2026, the Criminal Justice Committee convened to vote on legislation relating to DeGaulle Manor, as well as to hear quarterly reports from several organizations, including the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office (OPSO), the Orleans Parish Juvenile Court (OPJC), the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), and more.

June 26, 2026 | From City Council

Councilman Hughes On Site During Major Water Outage in New Orleans East

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Today, the District E office was notified by residents of Chateau Carmel Apartments that they had been without water for more than 24 hours.

Upon receiving the report, the District E team immediately mobilized and arrived on site to assess the situation. The office quickly began coordinating efforts between property management and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans to ensure repairs were addressed as urgently as possible.

June 24, 2026 | From City Council

New Convention Center Hotel Deal Shows How Investing in Residents and Welcoming Investment Go Together

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Economic development is alive in New Orleans. That is the message City Council District B Councilmember Lesli Harris delivered as the City Council voted to approve the zoning package, clearing the way for the proposed 1,000-room Omni convention center headquarters hotel.

June 24, 2026 | From City Council

New Orleans City Councilmembers Advance Zoning for Omni Hotel After Reaching PILOT Agreement That Will Increase Additional Tax Revenue and Job Opportunities

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Today, the New Orleans City Council voted to move forward a zoning amendment for the Omni Hotel project following extensive tax and labor agreement negotiations led by Council President JP Morrell and Council Vice President Matthew Willard.

June 24, 2026 | From City Council

City Council Regular Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA –– At its regular meeting today, the City Council adopted several pieces of legislation, including Ordinance Nos. 35,450 and 35,451 appropriating funds for the implementation of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) 8^th District Drone Program within the French Quarter Economic Development District (FQEDD). Additionally, the Council voted on Motion M-26-255 relating to the Convention Center Hotel Overlay District.

June 23, 2026 | From City Council

Economic Development and Special Development Projects Committee Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA — On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the Economic Development and Special Development Projects Committee met to consider a proposed Payment-In-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) agreement for The Rivana Apartments, an affordable housing development planned for the River District. 

June 17, 2026 | From City Council

New Orleans City Council Reschedules June 18th Regular Meeting Due to Weather

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Due to the anticipated severe weather, the New Orleans City Council's Regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 18th, has been rescheduled.