NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans City Council applauds the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals for ruling in favor of the Council in the ongoing litigation surrounding the Wisner Trust. This legal win further secures the remaining $2M+ in recurring revenue for the City, which will boost the City’s financial standings.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — New Orleans City Councilmembers JP Morrell, Matthew Willard, Aimee McCarron. Freddie King III, and Jason Hughes issue a statement in response to the letter received from Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans City Council today took decisive steps to strengthen financial oversight and accountability at City Hall, advancing a package of legislation, led by Budget, Audit, and Board of Review Committee Chair, Councilmember Lesli Harris, that will govern how the City manages proceeds from the sale of future lease payments from Jazz Casino Company, L.L.C. for the Caesars New Orleans Casino.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Today, the New Orleans City Council passed Resolution R-26-137, endorsing the City’s Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan, a comprehensive strategy to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries citywide.

The plan, approved following a presentation to the Transportation and Airport Committee, identifies high-risk corridors and prioritizes safety improvements, including better lighting, visible crosswalks, protected intersections, and traffic-calming measures to protect pedestrians and cyclists.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Today, the New Orleans City Council and Mayor Moreno announced a Capital Budget Ordinance allocating $6.25 Million for Street Paving Projects. Using funds identified from the unused portion of bonds from 2019-2024, the city will invest in paving equipment, street maintenance equipment, and a dedicated workforce to perform street repairs.