NEW ORLEANS, LA — Economic development is alive in New Orleans. That is the message City Council District B Councilmember Lesli Harris delivered as the City Council voted to approve the zoning package, clearing the way for the proposed 1,000-room Omni convention center headquarters hotel.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Today, the New Orleans City Council voted to move forward a zoning amendment for the Omni Hotel project following extensive tax and labor agreement negotiations led by Council President JP Morrell and Council Vice President Matthew Willard.

NEW ORLEANS, LA –– At its regular meeting today, the City Council adopted several pieces of legislation, including Ordinance Nos. 35,450 and 35,451 appropriating funds for the implementation of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) 8^th District Drone Program within the French Quarter Economic Development District (FQEDD). Additionally, the Council voted on Motion M-26-255 relating to the Convention Center Hotel Overlay District.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the Economic Development and Special Development Projects Committee met to consider a proposed Payment-In-Lieu-of-Taxes (PILOT) agreement for The Rivana Apartments, an affordable housing development planned for the River District. 

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Due to the anticipated severe weather, the New Orleans City Council's Regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 18th, has been rescheduled.