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April 7, 2025

Helena Moreno

Council Vice President Legislation to Reduce Barriers in Permitting and Licensing Approval Processes

Council Vice President Legislation to Reduce Barriers in Permitting and Licensing Approval Processes

NEW ORLEANS — Councilmember Helena Moreno filed legislation Monday directing the City Planning Commission (CPC) to identify unnecessary hurdles in the City’s land use process that complicate and prolong permitting and licensing for residents and businesses. 

March 19, 2025

Helena Moreno

Council Vice President Moreno Alerts Public of In-Person SNAP Application Assistance from Louisiana DCFS

Council Vice President Moreno Alerts Public of In-Person SNAP Application Assistance from Louisiana DCFS

NEW ORLEANS — Councilmember Helena Moreno is alerting the public of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application assistance opportunities with the Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) here in New Orleans.

 

March 18, 2025

Joseph I. Giarrusso

City Council Budget Committee to discuss nearly $2 billion in unfinished street repairs, plan to finish select projects

City Council Budget Committee to discuss nearly $2 billion in unfinished street repairs, plan to finish select projects

NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans City Council Budget Committee will hear presentations on Thursday, March 20 on the unfinished road projects and how the City plans to finish them.

March 18, 2025

Eugene J. Green

Councilmember Green to Join City Departments for Major Cleanup on March 19, 2025

Councilmember Green to Join City Departments for  Major Cleanup on March 19, 2025

NEW ORLEANS - District “D” Councilmember Green, New Orleans Sanitation Dept, New Orleans Department of Public Works, and New Orleans Police Department will have a major cleanup at Old Gentilly Road and France Road to address all illegal dumping to improve the quality of life of our citizens. 

March 13, 2025

Freddie King III

City Council Passes Ordinance to Strengthen Building Safety and Expand Hiring for City Inspectors

City Council Passes Ordinance to Strengthen Building Safety and Expand Hiring for City Inspectors

NEW ORLEANS - Today, the New Orleans City Council passed an ordinance amending Section 2-975 of the City Code to exempt City inspectors from the City’s domicile requirement. This change will improve the enforcement of building codes and life safety standards by expanding the pool of qualified applicants for inspector positions.

 

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