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August 6, 2026 | From City Council

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds City Council’s N-STR Ordinance and Platform Verification

NEW ORLEANS,LA - The New Orleans City Council applauds the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals for upholding the City’s regulations for non-commercial short-term rentals (“NSTRs”) and the City’s platform verification system that requires platforms to verify that listings are properly permitted through the City before booking for all types of short-term rentals (“STRs”). This ruling from the Fifth Circuit confirms the ruling from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, which dismissed all but one count in September 2025. 

August 5, 2026 | From City Council

Joint Budget/Audit/Board of Review and Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the Council held a Joint Budget/Audit/Board of Review and Governmental Affairs Committee meeting to discuss the latest financial update from the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Additionally, the committee voted on an ordinance regarding periodic reporting on the New Orleans Police Department's (NOPD) drone use, among other matters.

At the start of the meeting, committee members entered Executive Session to discuss ongoing litigation.

July 30, 2026 | From City Council

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

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Thursday, July 30, the City Council held a joint meeting of the Climate Change and Sustainability and Public Works, Sanitation and Environment Committees. During the meeting, the committees received a presentation from the Public Utility Modernization Process Subgroup (PUMPS) concerning the organization's work and the future of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO). The committee also considered several pieces of legislation regarding SWBNO and its finances. The instruments from today's meeting will be considered at the August 6 Council meeting.

July 30, 2026 | From City Council

New Orleans City Council Considers Landmark Reforms to Sewerage & Water Board Governance, Budget, and Operational Oversight

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Today, a joint City Council committee took the first step in reforming the governing structure of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans.

July 28, 2026 | From City Council

City Council to Discuss New Sewerage & Water Board Governing Structure, Board Composition, and Related Measures

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans City Council will discuss a proposed ordinance establishing a new governing structure for the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans at a joint committee meeting Thursday, July 30.

July 27, 2026 | From City Council

Criminal Justice Committee Meeting Summary

On Monday, July 27, 2026, the Criminal Justice Committee convened to receive a presentation on the effects of poverty on crime by Director of U.S. Public Policy Brian Brox's class at Tulane University for its U.S. public policy summer class.

July 23, 2026 | From City Council

City Council Regular Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA – At its regular meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2026, the City Council adopted several pieces of legislation, including legislation to amend and reordain Chapter 34 of the City Code pertaining to the Carnival Season. Additionally, the Council adopted a motion recognizing the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and adding a day of remembrance to the 2026 City Government Holiday Schedule.

July 22, 2026 | From City Council

Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the Governmental Affairs Committee convened to consider several board and commission appointments, as well as to discuss an ordinance and an amendment to said ordinance regarding changes and reforms to safety regulations surrounding Carnival Season.

July 22, 2026 | From City Council

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

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the Council held a Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications, and Technology and Public Works, Sanitation, and Environment Committee. During the meeting, the committees received presentations from the Lincoln Beach Restoration project, Entergy New Orleans (ENO), and the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO). The committees also discussed and voted on two resolutions.