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January 23, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris yesterday chaired her first meeting as Chair of the New Orleans City Council’s Budget Committee, launching the year’s budget oversight work with a focus on financial discipline, transparency, and long-term stability.
January 21, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA — During its meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the New Orleans City Council’s Governmental Affairs Committee held confirmation hearings for appointments to the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC) and the Audubon Commission, reviewed Mardi Gras related motions, and heard presentations from senior City leadership.
January 16, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA - The City Council and Mayor Helena Moreno received a legal win for the City that could secure more than $6 million a year to support New Orleans annually. On Thursday, January 15, Civil District Court Judge Kern Reese recognized Mayor Helena Moreno as the lawful trustee of the former Wisner Trust.
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris proudly served as the 2026 Honorary Co-Chair of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Planning Commission for the City of New Orleans’ official MLK commemorations and community programming honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 15, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA - During the Governmental Affairs Committee meeting on Thursday, January 15, 2026, the Committee held confirmation hearings for the consideration of several appointments to the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORDC).
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Freddie King joined Mayor Helena Moreno today to highlight a major milestone in the City of New Orleans’ ongoing infrastructure improvement efforts with the completion of the Department of Public Works’ first in-house concrete pour since Hurricane Katrina, located in District C.
January 14, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA - During the Governmental Affairs Committee meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Committee held hearings to consider the confirmation of Dr. Jennifer Avegno as Director of the Department of Human Services and Charline Gipson as City Attorney and head of the Law Department. Additionally, the Committee heard several presentations from members of the Mayor’s administration, including the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Deputy Mayor of Public Safety.
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Jason Hughes joined Mayor Moreno and fellow city leaders in New Orleans East yesterday to highlight the importance of the "Lights On" Initiative, a citywide effort focused on improving street lighting to enhance public safety, visibility, and quality of life for residents.
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris was unanimously selected as Chair of the Budget, Audit, and Board of Review Committee on January 12th, and will serve as the Council’s voting representative on the Revenue Estimating Conference (REC). Harris will lead the Council’s budget work at a pivotal fiscal moment for the City of New Orleans over the next four years.
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