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December 5, 2025 | From City Council

Mayor-Elect Moreno, Rep. Carter, City Council, and Community Leaders Demand Transparency and Accountability in Border Patrol Operation

NEW ORLEANS (Dec. 5, 2025) — New Orleans Mayor-elect Helena Moreno, Rep. Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.), New Orleans city councilmembers, and a broad coalition of civic, legal, business, and faith leaders gathered today to call for transparency, accountability, and the protection of civil rights as U.S. Customs and Border Protection carries out “Operation Catahoula Crunch” in New Orleans. 

December 4, 2025 | From City Council

City Council Regular Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA – At its regular meeting today, the Council adopted an Ordinance to authorize the City to enter into a Lease Agreement at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport with GAT Airline Ground Support Inc. The Council also adopted an Ordinance that authorizes the Mayor to enter into an Amendment to an agreement between the Chief Administrative Office (CAO) and the Orleans Parish Communication District to continue to facilitate the Fire Station Alerting System Project, along with other pieces of legislation.

December 3, 2025 | From City Council

New Orleans City Council Announces “Know Your Rights” Portal to Report Potential Abuse By Federal Immigration Officers

NEW ORLEANS, LA —  The New Orleans City Council is introducing an online portal for citizens to report potential abuse from federal immigration officers. Following recent reports of escalating immigration enforcement in the Greater New Orleans area, the City Council created the Know Your Rights webpage to help citizens report potential abuse by federal agents and educate themselves on their rights when interacting with agencies such as Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.

December 1, 2025 | From City Council

Council Unanimously Adopts Revised Budget Stabilized by New Revenue and Targeted Reductions

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans City Council today advanced a balanced budget framework put forward by Mayor-elect Helena Moreno and the City Council, including current Budget Chair Joe Giarrusso and 2026 Budget Chair Lesli Harris to address the City’s significant fiscal challenges and ensure continuity of essential services.

November 21, 2025 | From City Council

Councilmember Lesli Harris Responds to Reports of Increased ICE Activity in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris issued a statement today in response to reports of increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in New Orleans, calling on federal partners to respect the civil nature of immigration matters and reaffirming the city’s commitment to protecting immigrant families.

November 20, 2025 | From City Council

City Council Regular Meeting Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA – At the regular meeting today, the Council approved an Ordinance authorizing the City to enter into a lease agreement with S&M Collections Center LLC. It also adopted an Ordinance to enter into a Cooperative Endeavour Agreement (CEA) with the State’s Office of Community Development, allowing the New Orleans Aviation Board (NOAB) to receive disaster-recovery funds. In addition, the Council passed a Resolution supporting the redevelopment of Plaza Tower and other measures.

November 19, 2025 | From City Council

Councilmember Lesli Harris Celebrates Federal Court Decision to End NOPD Consent Decree Oversight

NEW ORLEANS, LA - Councilmember Lesli Harris today applauded the federal court’s decision to move the New Orleans Police Department out of the longstanding consent decree, marking a historic turning point for public safety and police reform in New Orleans.

Harris thanked Judge Susie Morgan, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the federal monitoring team for their leadership and years of partnership, which helped guide the department through one of the most significant reform efforts in the country.

November 7, 2025 | From City Council

Councilmember Lesli Harris Champions The Approval of Funding for Four Major Affordable Housing Developments in Districts B and C

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans City Council yesterday approved a slate of major affordable housing developments that will bring about 600 new affordable units online in Districts B and C. This funding comes from capital outlay bonds that are dedicated to construction projects, not from the general fund. Together, the Rivana, BW Cooper, NSA, and Esplanade DeLille projects represent a significant step toward addressing the city’s housing needs and expanding access for working families, seniors, and residents across income levels.

November 7, 2025 | From City Council

2026 Proposed Budget Hearings Week Four Summary

NEW ORLEANS, LA - During Week Four of the 2026 budget season, the Council held Proposed Budget Hearings on November 4 and 5. During those final two days, the Council received presentations from departments such as the Law Department, the New Orleans Council on Aging, the Office of Homeless Services and Strategies, and more.