NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, the Council held a Joint Budget/Audit/Board of Review and Governmental Affairs Committee meeting to discuss the latest financial update from the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Additionally, the committee voted on an ordinance regarding periodic reporting on the New Orleans Police Department's (NOPD) drone use, among other matters.

At the start of the meeting, committee members entered Executive Session to discuss ongoing litigation.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, the Governmental Affairs Committee convened to consider several board and commission appointments, as well as to discuss an ordinance and an amendment to said ordinance regarding changes and reforms to safety regulations surrounding Carnival Season.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Thursday, June 11, 2026, the Governmental Affairs Committee convened to consider several board and commission appointments, as well as to vote on Ordinance No. 35,447 regarding fees for the immobilization of unoccupied vehicles. Additionally, the committee discussed and voted on two agreements, one between the City and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the other between the City and the Louisiana Department of Health.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Governmental Affairs Committee convened to consider several board and commission appointments, as well as two amendments to Professional Services and Licensing agreements.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Economic Development and Governmental Affairs Committees held a joint meeting to receive updates from the Department of Safety and Permits (DSP). The updates covered an introduction to the PermitSTAT program and the department's leadership, priorities, and action plan. The committee also discussed and voted on Ordinance No. 35,425, which would transfer parking and towing enforcement from the Department of Public Works (DPW) to the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD).