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May 1, 2020

Jason Rogers Williams, Helena Moreno, Jay H. Banks

Councilmembers Moreno, Williams and Banks Announce Mobile COVID-19 Testing Coming to Central City

Seal of the City of New Orleans

NEW ORLEANSCouncilmembers Helena Moreno, Jason Williams and Jay H. Banks are proud to announce the launch of mobile COVID-19 testing in Central City. In partnership with the City of New Orleans, NOLA Ready and the New Orleans Health Department and Ochsner, the drive-thru or walk-up testing will take place on Tuesday, May 5, and Wednesday, May 6, from 9 AM - 4 PM at the New Hope Baptist Church. 

April 10, 2020

Jay H. Banks

Councilman Jay H. Banks Urges Caution During Upcoming Holiday Weekend

Councilman Jay H. Banks Urges Caution During Upcoming Holiday Weekend

NEW ORLEANS - This weekend is a large holiday weekend and typically a time for families to gather and celebrate Good Friday and Easter Sunday. However, as we continue our efforts to flatten the curve, District "B" Councilman Jay H. Banks is urging citizens to continue to social distance. 

March 14, 2020

Jay H. Banks

Councilman Jay H. Banks Urges Citizens to be Vigilant as COVID-19 Threat Continues

Councilman Jay H. Banks Urges Citizens to be Vigilant as COVID-19 Threat Continues

NEW ORLEANS - District "B" Councilmember Jay H. Banks has issued the following statement for New Orleans residents in response to today's first COVID-19 fatality:

January 30, 2020

Jay H. Banks

City Council Approves New Mardi Gras Regulations

City Council Approves New Mardi Gras Regulations

 NEW ORLEANS - During today's regular meeting, the Council passed two ordinances updating sections of the Municipal Code that address Mardi Gras regulations, clarifying parade terms and codifying reforms. 

December 5, 2019

Jay H. Banks

Councilmember Jay H. Banks Addresses Concerns Regarding Approved Zoning Docket No. 105/19

Councilmember Jay H. Banks Addresses Concerns Regarding Approved Zoning Docket No. 105/19

Legislation adopted by the Council today will DECREASE, not increase, jail population

NEW ORLEANS - Councilmember Jay H. Banks has released the following statement addressing public concerns surrounding Zoning Docket No. 105/19, which was approved during today's regular Council meeting:

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