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.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans City Council applauds the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals for ruling in favor of the Council in the ongoing litigation surrounding the Wisner Trust. This legal win further secures the remaining $2M+ in recurring revenue for the City, which will boost the City’s financial standings.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — New Orleans City Councilmembers JP Morrell, Matthew Willard, Aimee McCarron. Freddie King III, and Jason Hughes issue a statement in response to the letter received from Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — New Orleans City Councilmembers Aimee McCarron, JP Morrell, and Matthew Willard joined together to author a letter in support of Senate Bill 407, authored by Senator Ed Price.