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May 18, 2022

City Council

City Council Finalizes Construction Agreement Between City and Sewerage & Water Board for Dedicated Electric Substation

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Today, the New Orleans City Council unanimously approved legislation finalizing an agreement between the City and Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) to construct the West Power Complex, a dedicated power source for SWBNO's drainage and water operations

March 9, 2022

City Council

New Orleans City Council Announces Redistricting Open House to Increase Public Engagement In Redistricting Process 

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In an effort to increase public engagement in the citywide Redistricting process, the New Orleans City Council has announced that it will extend the public comment period by implementing in-person meetings, as well as an Open House event for citizens.

The Redistricting Open House will take place on Monday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Following the Open House, there will be two listening sessions taking place at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. 

September 8, 2021

City Council

City Council Cancels Meetings This Week to Assist with Ida Response and Recovery Efforts

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NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans City Council has announced the cancellation of its regular meeting this Thursday, September 9, to accommodate local response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida. Regular meetings are expected to resume beginning Thursday, September 23.

 

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August 23, 2021

City Council

Council Issues RFP for Experienced Consultant to Assist with Voting District Reapportionment

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NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans City Council is requesting proposals from qualified firms with experience in redistricting activities to aid with the redesign of its voting districts based on official 2020 Census data.

June 24, 2021

City Council

Council Advances Plan to Fundamentally Reshape Sewerage & Water Board Power Supply by Building Long-Sought Direct Linkage with Power Utility

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NEW ORLEANS - Today, Council Public Works Chair Joe Giarrusso and Utilities Chair Helena Moreno announced the advancement of a plan to build a permanent new power supply for the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) by constructing a $75 million linkage with Entergy New Orleans. The plan, funded directly by the SWBNO, State Capital Outlay dollars, and bond funding, presents a fundamental shift in the way SWBNO powers its drainage and water systems while fixing the generational problem of power reliability from SWBNO aging turbines.

 

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