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June 1, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA — The Supreme Court of Louisiana has issued a ruling regarding the validity of Act 15 of the 2026 Legislative Session, regarding the merger of the offices of Civil and Criminal Clerks of Court, as well as the legality of the appointment of the Civil Clerk into the newly created elected position of Orleans Parish Clerk.
May 21, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA — New Orleans City Council Budget Committee Chair Lesli Harris championed the passage of the civil service pay plan amendments, creating the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) Administrator and CODIS Specialist classifications within the New Orleans Police Department, a milestone that puts the city on a path to processing DNA cases in-house and ending its dependence on expensive outsourced analysis.
NEW ORLEANS, LA – At its regular meeting today, the City Council adopted several pieces of legislation, including an ordinance to create a special fund relating to the Caesar’s New Orleans Casino. The Council also adopted a resolution to consider revising the integrated resource plan rules regarding Distributed Energy Resources (DER).
May 20, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA — On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, the Climate Change and Sustainability and Utility, Cable, Telecommunications, & Technology committees held a joint meeting to hear a presentation from Entergy New Orleans (ENO) related to Direct Transfer Trip (DTT) requirements for community solar facilities.
NEW ORLEANS, LA — On Tuesday, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the City of New Orleans in the ongoing Wisner Trust litigation. In 1914, the Edward Wisner Donation bequeathed tens of thousands of acres of land to the City of New Orleans with the mandate that revenue generated from those assets be used for city beautification, education, health, and recreation.
May 19, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA — On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Budget/Audit/Board Committee convened to receive monthly budget reports from the mayor’s administration, as well as approve several budget-related ordinances.
NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Quality of Life and Public Works Committees held a joint meeting to receive presentations from the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) and from Stephen Nelson, the Director of the Department of Public Works (DPW).
NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans City Council applauds the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals for ruling in favor of the Council in the ongoing litigation surrounding the Wisner Trust. This legal win further secures the remaining $2M+ in recurring revenue for the City, which will boost the City’s financial standings.
May 15, 2026 | From City Council
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Eugene Green issued the following statement regarding the ongoing legal and political dispute surrounding the Clerk of Criminal District Court position.
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