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March 5, 2026 | From City Council

Criminal Justice Committee Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Criminal Justice Committee met to hear presentations from members of the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, the Office of Violence Prevention, and Healing Minds NOLA, as well as Honorable Judge Kern Reese of the Orleans Parish Civil District Court. The Committee also reviewed and voted on an ordinance amending an existing Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the City and Healing Minds NOLA.

February 26, 2026 | From City Council

Councilmember Aimee McCarron to host “Light the Night” event in Hollygrove

NEW ORLEANS, LA – District A City Councilmember Aimee McCarron will host a “Light the Night” community walk in the Hollygrove neighborhood on Monday, March 2. This initiative is focused on identifying streetlights that have been out for a significant period of time and highlighting areas where additional lighting would improve public safety and neighborhood visibility.

February 26, 2026 | From City Council

City Council Regular Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA – At its regular meeting on Thursday, February 26, 2026, the Council adopted several pieces of legislation, including an ordinance to establish a temporary “Special Event Clean Zone” from June 29 to July 6, 2026, within a designated area of New Orleans during the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture. Additionally, the Council adopted an ordinance to amend the 2026 Capital Budget to reallocate $750,000 in bond funding to the Department of Parks and Parkways for the Louis Armstrong Park Master Plan, along with several other pieces of legislation.

February 25, 2026 | From City Council

Budget, Audit, and Board of Review Committee Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA - During the Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee meeting on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Committee members received a presentation regarding budget reports and reporting recommendations. The Committee also discussed several pieces of legislation related to the budget appropriation.

February 24, 2026 | From City Council

Economic Development & Special Development Projects Committee Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the Economic Development & Special Development Projects Committee held a meeting to review the administration's Economic Development Priorities and Special Projects for 2026 and beyond. The Committee listened to a presentation from the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, Dr. Jenny Mains, and Jeff Schwartz, the director of the Office of Housing and Community Development.

February 12, 2026 | From City Council

City Council Regular Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA – At its regular meeting on Thursday, February 12, 2026, the City Council adopted several pieces of legislation, including a motion directing and instructing the Council’s Fiscal Officer to identify a qualified accounting firm that is willing and able to perform the Fiscal Year 2025 Single Audit.

February 11, 2026 | From City Council

Community Development Committee Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, representatives from the Office of Housing and Community Development and the Department of Code Enforcement spoke before the Community Development Committee. Both departments gave presentations regarding priorities for the first 100 days of 2026, department structure, and updates on recent events.

February 11, 2026 | From City Council

New Orleans City Council and Mayor Moreno Announce a Capital Budget Ordinance allocating $6.25 Million for Street Paving Projects

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Today, the New Orleans City Council and Mayor Moreno announced a Capital Budget Ordinance allocating $6.25 Million for Street Paving Projects. Using funds identified from the unused portion of bonds from 2019-2024, the city will invest in paving equipment, street maintenance equipment, and a dedicated workforce to perform street repairs.

February 10, 2026 | From City Council

Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology and Public Works, Sanitation and Environment Committee Meeting Summary