NEW ORLEANS, LA – At its regular meeting today, the City Council authorized a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement to fund roadway and right-of-way infrastructure improvements within the River District and to redirect funding toward the development of affordable housing, such as the planned Rivana Apartments project. The Council also adopted an Ordinance to establish the City of New Orleans Employee Emergency Payroll Fund, among other measures.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – At the regular meeting today, the City Council authorized a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between the City and the Orleans Parish Communications District, as well as a motion to designate the intersection of Valence Street and Magnolia Street as the “Big Chief Monk Boudreaux Honorary Intersection.” The Council also adopted a resolution stating the it will work with the Orleans Parish delegation of the Louisiana Legislature concerning patient access to essential medications–specifically misoprostol and mifepristone.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – At the regular meeting today, Thursday, October 9, 2025, the Council authorized an amendment to an existing CEA between the City and the Audubon Commission for the design and construction of improvements to the Audubon Riverview, Audubon Park, and Waldenberg Park. The Council also identified several organizations selected to receive funds under various Grant Programs, including the Caesars Community Support Grant Program and the City Council/Cox Communications Louisiana Grant Program. Additionally, the Council adopted a resolution to designate October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – At the regular meeting today, Thursday, September 25, 2025, the Council adopted an ordinance to authorize an amendment to the CEA between the City and the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (USDOT), to develop a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. The Council also adopted a motion to designate the intersection of Treasure Street and Johnny Jackson, Jr. Boulevard as the “Nine Times Social Aid and Pleasure Club Honorary Intersection” in recognition of the community-based organization that is fundamental to the Ninth Ward.

Additionally, the Council adopted an ordinance to amend a section of the City Code regarding blight and public nuisance for both occupied and unoccupied properties, among other items on the meeting agenda.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – At the regular meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2025, the City Council unanimously overruled Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s veto to stop the appropriation of $5 million in unencumbered funds to Louisiana State University (LSU). Additionally, the Council adopted an ordinance to amend a section of the City Code, which will require rest breaks for city employees to protect against hazards such as extreme heat. The Council also adopted Resolution R-25-463 in opposition to the Alabo Street Sunrise food grain terminal in the Lower Ninth Ward, among other items on the meeting agenda.

As part of the Special Orders of Business, the Council recognized the BRW New Orleans band for their impact on the New Orleans music scene and notable achievements, including a Lifetime Achievement Award for over 50 years in the music industry.