NEW ORLEANS, LA — City Councilmember Eugene Green issued the following statement regarding SB217 and HB911, two bills advancing through the Louisiana Legislature that propose consolidating the Orleans Parish Civil District Court, Criminal District Court, and Juvenile Court into a single judicial district, effectively eliminating multiple judgeships.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilman Eugene Green praised the Orleans Parish District Attorney's office for helping the entire community when it closed down the drug operation at Fat’s Car Wash in the 7th Ward. 

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Eugene Green welcomed today’s favorable recommendation from the City Planning Commission on zoning changes needed for the 9th Ward Stadium project, marking another key step toward construction of the long-anticipated facility in the Upper Ninth Ward.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Today, the New Orleans City Council and Mayor Moreno announced a Capital Budget Ordinance allocating $6.25 Million for Street Paving Projects. Using funds identified from the unused portion of bonds from 2019-2024, the city will invest in paving equipment, street maintenance equipment, and a dedicated workforce to perform street repairs.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans City Council and Mayor Moreno announced a $2.8M investment to urgently repair lighting around the city. Prioritized projects include the High Rise bridge in New Orleans East, Interstate 10 and other major routes. Repairs for lighting will also include converting some lighting to solar and aluminum to eliminate the threat of copper theft which has plagued the lighting infrastructure in New Orleans.