NEW ORLEANS - During yesterday's regular meeting, the New Orleans City Council passed measures pertaining to the awarding and management of City contracts, voted to require greater transparency in employee travel, set new requirements for the usage of City-issued credit cards, and updated its meeting proceedings to take up Special Orders of Business after the conclusion of the legislative agenda.

(NEW ORLEANS, LA) -New Orleans City Councilmembers respond to erroneous claims made by Henry Consulting and the Cantrell Administration that the former will assume the French Quarter sanitation contract.

(NEW ORLEANS, LA) - New Orleans City Councilmembers released the below statements following the Civil Service Commission’s reinstatement of Former Clerk of Council Lora Johnson after she was originally terminated due to sexual harassment allegations. 

New Orleans: The City Planning Commission is excited to announce the launch of a comprehensive study focused on transient lodging within our community. This study aims to assess the current landscape of short-term rentals, understand their impact on local neighborhoods, and develop informed policies that promote sustainable growth while preserving the character of our city.

NEW ORLEANS — Councilmember Helena Moreno filed legislation Monday directing the City Planning Commission (CPC) to identify unnecessary hurdles in the City’s land use process that complicate and prolong permitting and licensing for residents and businesses.