NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris issued the following statement in response to Attorney General Liz Murrill's threat to remove Mayor Helena Moreno, District Attorney Jason Williams, and five members of the New Orleans City Council from office under state "usurper" statutes. Separately, Councilmember Harris further clarified her position regarding the calling of a special election and appointment of an interim Clerk of Court. Finally, Councilmember Harris has provided a list of next steps to promote unity.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris issued the following statement in support of Senator Ed Price’s congressional redistricting map and the New Orleans legislative delegation’s fight to preserve two majority-Black districts.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris released the following statement following the council’s vote on a new election for the now consolidated Clerk of Court for Orleans Parish position, and the appointment of an interim Clerk of Court for Orleans Parish.

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.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Budget Chair Lesli Harris authored the landmark proposed agreement that would deliver over $100 million in cash to stabilize the City of New Orleans’ finances. The ordinance has earned the co-sponsorship of all seven members of the New Orleans City Council.