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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The New Orleans City Council and Tulane University reached an amicable, out-of-court agreement in the Wisner litigation. The dispute arose from property owned by the City of New Orleans and held in a century-long trust that ended in 2014. Under the settlement, Tulane explicitly confirms that its interest in the property belongs to the City. The parties understood the importance of resolving the Wisner litigation to focus on the larger and common goal of redeveloping Charity Hospital.

NEW ORLEANS - On Friday, May 23, Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Kern Reese granted the New Orleans City Council’s two motions for summary judgment in the Wisner Trust suit. 

NEW ORLEANS - Councilman Freddie King III is proud to announce the 3rd Annual District C Crawfish Boil, set to take place on May 24th, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Federal City Green Space, located at 2500 General Meyer Avenue, New Orleans. This beloved community event promises a day filled with delicious food, lively entertainment, and vibrant camaraderie among residents.

NEW ORLEANS - District "C" Councilman Freddie King is pleased to announce a community job fair scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The event will take place on the 1200 block of Bienville Street, between Basin and Crozat Streets, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This initiative aims to connect local job seekers with employers from various industries while fostering economic growth within our community.