NEW ORLEANS, LA — Yesterday, the New Orleans City Council approved an ordinance authored by Council Vice President Matthew Willard to establish new reporting requirements for the New Orleans Police Department's drone program. The legislation, which requires NOPD to publicly report drone deployment data, submit monthly reports to the City Council, and provide quarterly updates on the department's drone program, was co-sponsored by the full Council.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Today, a joint City Council committee took the first step in reforming the governing structure of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Today, the New Orleans City Council voted to move forward a zoning amendment for the Omni Hotel project following extensive tax and labor agreement negotiations led by Council President JP Morrell and Council Vice President Matthew Willard.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans City Council’s Community Development Committee, chaired by Council Vice President Matthew Willard, voted today to advance Fortify NOLA, a $635,375 Fortified Roof Gap Funding Grant Program that will help income-qualified homeowners cover the remaining costs to install a fortified roof, building on the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The Supreme Court of Louisiana has issued a ruling regarding the validity of Act 15 of the 2026 Legislative Session, regarding the merger of the offices of Civil and Criminal Clerks of Court, as well as the legality of the appointment of the Civil Clerk into the newly created elected position of Orleans Parish Clerk.