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July 30, 2025

District At-Large 1, Helena Moreno, City Council

Council Vice President Moreno Statement on Resignation of Gilbert Montaño

Council Vice President Moreno Statement on Resignation of Gilbert Montaño

New Orleans, LA – Chief Administrative Officer Gilbert Montaño operated with integrity and a commitment to the betterment of New Orleans. We had several collaborative budget seasons and he always made himself available to the City Council. His dedication to serving the city and its people was evident. I know that he has been put in difficult situations, but he always tried to do what was right and I hope his replacement will do the same.

July 17, 2025

District B, District At-Large 1, Helena Moreno, Lesli Harris

Councilmembers Moreno and Harris Issue Reminder about Council Request for Proposals to Prevent Future Building Collapses

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NEW ORLEANS - Councilmember-At-Large Helena Moreno and District 'B' Councilmember Lesli Harris are issuing a reminder that the Council is currently soliciting proposals from structural engineers or engineering firms to provide professional services to the Council regarding advice and assistance related to potential legislative solutions to reduce the risk of collapse of privately-owned structures in the city.

July 14, 2025

District C, District At-Large 1, Helena Moreno, Freddie King III

1031 Canal Street Receives Historic Landmark Designation for Civil Rights Movement and Hard Rock Collapse Site

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NEW ORLEANS – Council Vice President Helena Moreno and Councilmember Freddie King III are proud to announce that the Central Business District Historic District Landmarks Commission (“CBDHDLC”) has found that 1031 Canal Street meets the criteria for a historic landmark designation. This effort began with a motion jointly filed by their Council offices requesting the CBDHDLC study whether landmark designation is appropriate for this site given its historically significant past.

April 29, 2025

District At-Large 1, Helena Moreno

Council Vice President Helena Moreno Issues Statement on Recent ICE Deportations

Council Vice President Helena Moreno Issues Statement on Recent ICE Deportations

NEW ORLEANS- Recent deportations violating Constitutional rights are incredibly concerning, including the deportation of American citizens. We cannot stand for the erosion of due process and people’s rights.

April 16, 2025

District At-Large 1, District At-Large 2, Helena Moreno, Jean-Paul "JP" Morrell

New Orleans City Councilmembers Release Statement After Reinstatement of Former Clerk of Council 

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(NEW ORLEANS, LA) - New Orleans City Councilmembers released the below statements following the Civil Service Commission’s reinstatement of Former Clerk of Council Lora Johnson after she was originally terminated due to sexual harassment allegations. 

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