NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans City Council and Mayor Moreno announced a $2.8M investment to urgently repair lighting around the city. Prioritized projects include the High Rise bridge in New Orleans East, Interstate 10 and other major routes. Repairs for lighting will also include converting some lighting to solar and aluminum to eliminate the threat of copper theft which has plagued the lighting infrastructure in New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — At a special meeting held today, the City Council approved two motions addressing the proposed data center in New Orleans East and the regulation of future data center developments citywide. The motions now place a moratorium on these uses while the City Planning Commission (CPC) conducts public hearings to evaluate zoning definitions, standards, and other land use controls related to data center uses, at the Council's direction. 

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Jason Hughes joined Mayor Moreno and fellow city leaders in New Orleans East yesterday to highlight the importance of the "Lights On" Initiative, a citywide effort focused on improving street lighting to enhance public safety, visibility, and quality of life for residents.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the Council held a special Budget, Audit, and Board of Review Committee to discuss an important update regarding 2025 budget expenditures. Members of the Chief Administrative Office, including Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Joe Threat, appeared before the Committee to provide these updates.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Monday, October 20, 2025, the Budget, Audit, and Board of Review Committee met to discuss Amendment No. 1 of the Master Services Agreement with OpenGov, Inc., as well as take a vote on Motion M-25-544.