NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Economic Development and Governmental Affairs Committees held a joint meeting to receive updates from the Department of Safety and Permits (DSP). The updates covered an introduction to the PermitSTAT program and the department's leadership, priorities, and action plan. The committee also discussed and voted on Ordinance No. 35,425, which would transfer parking and towing enforcement from the Department of Public Works (DPW) to the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD).

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Thursday, April 16, 2026, the Governmental Affairs Committee convened to vote on several different board appointees. Additionally, the committee discussed and voted on an ordinance to amend and reordain a section of the city code regarding temporary alcoholic beverage outlet permits.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Governmental Affairs Committee convened to review several appointments to various boards and departments.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Monday, March 9, 2026, the Governmental Affairs Committee convened to review multiple appointments to different Boards and Commissions. Committee members also reviewed an ordinance to amend and reordain a section of the city code related to carbon monoxide detector requirements, as well as a discussion of the 2026 Mardi Gras season and incidents that occurred during it.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The Governmental Affairs Committee convened to conduct a hearing to consider the appointment of Steven Nelson as the Director of the Department of Public Works.