May 19, 2026
District A, District B, District E, District At-Large 1, District At-Large 2, Jean-Paul "JP" Morrell, Lesli Harris, City Council, Matthew Willard, Aimee McCarron, Jason Hughes
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.
May 13, 2026
District B, Lesli Harris
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris issued the following statement in response to Attorney General Liz Murrill's threat to remove Mayor Helena Moreno, District Attorney Jason Williams, and five members of the New Orleans City Council from office under state "usurper" statutes. Separately, Councilmember Harris further clarified her position regarding the calling of a special election and appointment of an interim Clerk of Court. Finally, Councilmember Harris has provided a list of next steps to promote unity.
May 12, 2026
District B, Lesli Harris
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris issued the following statement in support of Senator Ed Price’s congressional redistricting map and the New Orleans legislative delegation’s fight to preserve two majority-Black districts.
May 11, 2026
District B, Lesli Harris
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris released the following statement following the council’s vote on a new election for the now consolidated Clerk of Court for Orleans Parish position, and the appointment of an interim Clerk of Court for Orleans Parish.
May 8, 2026
District A, District B, District C, District D, District E, District At-Large 1, District At-Large 2, Jean-Paul "JP" Morrell, Lesli Harris, Freddie King III, Eugene J. Green, Matthew Willard, Aimee McCarron, Jason Hughes
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.