Economic Development & Special Development Projects

February 22, 2022 10:00 AM

City Council Chamber

1.  Roll Call

2.  Approval of the minutes from the January 25, 2022 Committee meeting.

3.  Presentation on Council Motion M-22-95 (Councilmember Helena Moreno) related to the City's Equitable Business Opportunities Program: 

Presenters: Jade Brown-Russell, Principal with J.D. Russell Consulting, LLC and Kelisha Garrett, VP and Executive Director for the Louisiana Chamber of Commerce Foundation

4.  Discussion concerning City Council Resolution R-22-96, requesting the Civil Service Commission amend regulations to eliminate cannabis testing: 

Presenters:  Dr. Chanda Macias, CEO of Ilera Holistic Healthcare and Kevin Caldwell, Southeast Legislative Manager for Marijuana Policy Project

5.  Presentation on NOLA YouthWorks 2022 Summer Programming: 

Presenter:  Sunae Villavaso, City of New Orleans – JOB1 

6.  Adjournment

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