NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris issued the following statement urging Louisiana lawmakers to reconsider House Bill 211, the “Streets to Success Act”.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — At today’s City Council meeting, Councilmember Lesli Harris championed the submission of two Cooperative Endeavor Agreements (CEAs), which will deliver on her commitment to affordable housing and transformative community investment. 

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Today, the New Orleans City Council passed Resolution R-26-137, endorsing the City’s Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan, a comprehensive strategy to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries citywide.

The plan, approved following a presentation to the Transportation and Airport Committee, identifies high-risk corridors and prioritizes safety improvements, including better lighting, visible crosswalks, protected intersections, and traffic-calming measures to protect pedestrians and cyclists.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris issued a formal statement of opposition to the slate of bills advancing through the Louisiana Legislature, SB217 and HB911, that would eliminate judgeships by consolidating New Orleans' civil, criminal, and juvenile courts under a single judicial district.

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.