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July 8, 2025

Governmental Affairs Committee

Governmental Affairs Committee Summary

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NEW ORLEANS - On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, the Governmental Affairs Committee met with members of the Police Department and the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) to discuss parade route safety, City Code violations during the 2025 carnival season. The Committee also recommended for approval Ordinance No. 35,160 and discussed several other ordinances related to the carnival season.

July 4, 2025

Freddie King III

ANNOUNCEMENT The City Extends Summer Hours for Crescent Park and George Rainey Natatorium

ANNOUNCEMENT The City Extends Summer Hours for Crescent Park and George Rainey Natatorium

NEW ORLEANS - The City announces that Crescent Park will now be open daily until 8:00 PM through August. On today, the park will remain open until 9:30 PM for holiday celebrations.

July 3, 2025

Freddie King III

Community Meeting on Illegal Dumping in District C Scheduled for July 9th

Community Meeting on Illegal Dumping in District C Scheduled for July 9th

NEW ORLEANS - The District C community is invited to participate in an important meeting addressing the growing issue of illegal dumping. This meeting will take place on July 9th from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the NOPD 4th District, located at 3320 Wall Blvd. 

June 27, 2025

Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting News Summary

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NEW ORLEANS – At its regular meeting yesterday, the New Orleans City Council adopted an Ordinance to expand Blue Krewe’s Bike Share program in New Orleans, extended the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the New Orleans Community Support Foundation, and adopted an Ordinance to increase the maximum penalties relating to graffiti. Additionally, the Council adopted a Motion to issue a request for qualified professional services regarding the valuation of the Wisner Trust. Council members adopted another Motion to establish official, permanent polling locations in Orleans Parish for future elections.

 

June 26, 2025

Eugene J. Green, City Council

Councilman Green’s Ordinance to Increase Graffiti Penalties Passes City Council

Councilman Green’s Ordinance to Increase Graffiti Penalties Passes City Council

NEW ORLEANS — Today, the New Orleans City Council unanimously passed legislation authored by District 'D' Councilman Eugene Green to increase the fines for graffiti violations. The amended ordinance strengthens the City’s ability to address ongoing property damage and urban blight across neighborhoods.

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