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November 17, 2020

Helena Moreno

Statement from Councilmember Moreno as Congressman Richmond Transitions to White House

Statement from Councilmember Moreno as Congressman Richmond Transitions to White House

NEW ORLEANS - Councilmember Helena Moreno has issued the following statement congratulating Congressman Cedric Richmond on his transition to the White House:

 

"I’d like to thank Congressman Cedric Richmond for his exceptional and ongoing service to our state and our country. While he will be missed as our representative to the US Congress, I know his new position will afford an even greater opportunity to serve our communities and help build a stronger nation for us all. 

November 5, 2020

Helena Moreno

City Council Extends Council Cares $400 Utility Assistance Program Through End of Year

City Council Extends Council Cares $400 Utility Assistance Program Through End of Year

NEW ORLEANS - Today, the New Orleans City Council extended the “City Council Cares” (CCC) program until the end of the year. The CCC program, authorized by the Council this past summer, provides $400 of direct utility assistance payments for Entergy New Orleans (ENO) customers who faced wage losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 7,700 customers have taken advantage of the program, with more than $3m already authorized for payment. 

October 21, 2020

Helena Moreno

Council Drops Temporary Injunction Against Secretary of State After He Concedes to Misinterpretation of Election Code

Council Drops Temporary Injunction Against Secretary of State After He Concedes to Misinterpretation of Election Code

NEW ORLEANS - Today, the New Orleans City Council, represented by their Executive Counsel Adams Swensek, dropped a temporary injunction against the Secretary of State after his court filings admitted he misinterpreted the law regarding allowable locations to drop off absentee ballots. The Council will continue to pursue a request for a declaratory judgment against the Secretary to make perfectly clear moving forward what is allowable under the election code.

 

"What we thought was going to be an impactful and common sense move to have locations to drop off absentee ballots around the city has turned into a bizarre and head-scratching episode with the Secretary of State. Fortunately, on behalf of voters we've achieved a win today with an admission that absentee ballots can be delivered to locations other than just the Registrar's Office. The Council will not be deterred when it comes to fighting for voter accessibility, and we won't back down when policies that restrict ballot access for our people are being enacted," said Council Vice President Helena Moreno.

October 14, 2020

Helena Moreno

City Council Wins Temporary Restraining Order Against Secretary of State in Ballot Drop-Off Suit

City Council Wins Temporary Restraining Order Against Secretary of State in Ballot Drop-Off Suit

NEW ORLEANS - Today, Judge Rachael Johnson of the Orleans Parish Civil District Court granted a temporary restraining order blocking the Louisiana Secretary of State's directive prohibiting the Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters from accepting ballots at remote drop-off locations. Earlier this afternoon, the City Council approved the filing of a lawsuit against the Secretary of State on behalf of voters in New Orleans. The order will remain in effect until the preliminary injunction hearing next Wednesday, October 21, 2020. 

October 13, 2020

Helena Moreno

Council Vice President Helena Moreno Announces Special Council Meeting to Consider Suit Against Secretary of State Over Lack of Ballot Drop Locations

Council Vice President Helena Moreno Announces Special Council Meeting to Consider Suit Against Secretary of State Over Lack of Ballot Drop Locations

NEW ORLEANS - Today, Council Vice President Helena Moreno announced the New Orleans City Council would hold a special meeting to consider filing a lawsuit challenging the Secretary of State's decision to limit access to absentee ballot curbside drop off locations. The Secretary has declared that absentee ballots may only be returned to the registrar of voters' office in New Orleans and that no further ballot drop off locations may be allowed.

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