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April 9, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA – At its regular meeting on April 9th, the New Orleans City Council adopted several different servitudes. These servitudes allow property owners to legally retain or use encroachments, such as a portion of a building, a balcony, or another structure, that extend into the public right-of-way, as well as to generate annual revenue for the City. The Council also adopted a resolution in support of the goals and ideals of “National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day” and other pieces of legislation.
NEW ORLEANS, LA — City Councilmember Eugene Green issued the following statement regarding SB217 and HB911, two bills advancing through the Louisiana Legislature that propose consolidating the Orleans Parish Civil District Court, Criminal District Court, and Juvenile Court into a single judicial district, effectively eliminating multiple judgeships.
April 8, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA — As the Chair of the Criminal Justice Committee, and as an attorney who practices law in Orleans Parish, the proposed consolidation of courts and clerks of court in Orleans Parish presents substantial concerns, particularly given the lack of a clearly articulated implementation strategy. While the goal of improving efficiency is understandable, there has been little detail provided as to how the transition would occur—specifically, how judicial assignments would be restructured, how cases would be redistributed, and how continuity of operations would be maintained during the process.
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris issued a formal statement of opposition to the slate of bills advancing through the Louisiana Legislature, SB217 and HB911, that would eliminate judgeships by consolidating New Orleans' civil, criminal, and juvenile courts under a single judicial district.
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Council Vice President Matthew Willard and District A Councilmember Aimee McCarron issued a formal statement today opposing a set of bills advancing through the Louisiana Legislature, including SB256, SB217, SB197 and HB911. These bills would consolidate – and thereby eliminate – several elected positions in the Orleans Parish court system, including elected judges and clerks of court.
April 7, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the Community Development Committee convened to receive presentations regarding the PILOT extensions for affordable housing developments and projects.
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilman Eugene Green praised the Orleans Parish District Attorney's office for helping the entire community when it closed down the drug operation at Fat’s Car Wash in the 7th Ward.
April 2, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Transportation Committee convened to receive several updates on ongoing transportation-related projects, including the Amtrak Mardi Gras Service passenger train, the St. Claude Ave. traffic-safety study, and more. The Committee also reviewed a resolution committing the city to the Safe Streets for All safety action plan.
March 30, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Monday, March 30, 2026, the Criminal Justice Committee convened to hear quarterly report presentations from several organizations, including the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court (OPCDC), New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), and more.
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