District E
Jason Hughes

City Hall, Room 2W60
1300 Perdido Street
New Orleans, LA 70112

Phone: (504) 658-1050
Fax: (504) 658-1150
Jason.Hughes@nola.gov

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Jason Hughes, a proud native of New Orleans and graduate of the city's public school system, he is the definition of a servant leader. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with honors, from the Nelson Mandela School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Southern University and A&M College.

Jason's passion for public service began early, leading him to serve in senior positions for Louisiana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, and New Orleans Mayor Mitchell J. Landrieu. He also served as a senior advisor and cabinet member to two higher education system presidents, helping expand opportunities for students across Louisiana.

In 2019, Jason was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. He quickly earned a reputation for principled leadership, hard work, and delivering for his constituents—securing resources for economic development, improving public safety, supporting survivors of violence, and strengthening public schools.

Beyond his official roles, Jason is a faithful member of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, a Life Member of the McDonogh #35 Senior High School Alumni Association and the Southern University Alumni Federation, and an active member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. He serves on numerous boards and actively researches and publishes on urban education, global Black populations, HBCUs, and comparative international education.

Committees

Staff

Name	Title	Email
Jason Hughes, Councilmember District "E"
General Contact	(504) 658-1050, (504) 658-1150 (fax)
Jason Hughes	Councilmember	Jason.Hughes@nola.gov
Tammie Jackson	Chief Legislative and Policy Counsel	Ttjackson@nola.gov
Justin McCorkle	Chief of Staff	Justin.McCorkle@nola.gov
Diedre Pierce	Director of Constituent Services	Diedre.Pierce@nola.gov
Willie Morgan	Director of Outreach and Strategic Initiatives	Willie.Morgan@nola.gov
Darren Martin	Constituent Services Representative	Darren.Martin@nola.gov
Lena Stewart	Special Projects Coordinator	Lestewart@nola.gov

Latest News

May 19, 2026

The City of New Orleans Applauds Court Ruling in Wisner Lawsuit and Secures Millions in Recurring Revenue for New Orleans

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 13, 2026

Councilmembers Morrell, Willard, McCarron, King, and Hughes Issue Statement on Letter From Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill

NEW ORLEANS, LA — New Orleans City Councilmembers JP Morrell, Matthew Willard, Aimee McCarron. Freddie King III, and Jason Hughes issue a statement in response to the letter received from Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill.

May 8, 2026

New Orleans City Council Moves to Protect Caesars Proceeds, Boost Financial Transparency

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans City Council today took decisive steps to strengthen financial oversight and accountability at City Hall, advancing a package of legislation, led by Budget, Audit, and Board of Review Committee Chair, Councilmember Lesli Harris, that will govern how the City manages proceeds from the sale of future lease payments from Jazz Casino Company, L.L.C. for the Caesars New Orleans Casino.

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