NEW ORLEANS, LA – At the regular meeting today, Thursday, October 9, 2025, the Council authorized an amendment to an existing CEA between the City and the Audubon Commission for the design and construction of improvements to the Audubon Riverview, Audubon Park, and Waldenberg Park. The Council also identified several organizations selected to receive funds under various Grant Programs, including the Caesars Community Support Grant Program and the City Council/Cox Communications Louisiana Grant Program. Additionally, the Council adopted a resolution to designate October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - Today the New Orleans City Council passed Ordinance No. 35,229 authored by District E Councilmember Oliver M. Thomas to establish the city’s policy governing the release of photographs and video footage from crime and accident scenes involving death and serious bodily injury. The ordinance provides privacy protections for victims and their families while ensuring that law enforcement and judicial processes are not hindered.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Monday, October 6, 2025, the Public Works Committee met to consider Resolution R-25-524. The resolution amends the City Infrastructure Project List included in Resolution R-25-427 to add the construction of a multi-sport venue in the Ninth Ward. The proposed stadium will support and expand opportunities for youth athletics, serving public middle and high school students across Orleans Parish.

“I’m confident that as a Council working closely with the Chief Administrative Officer’s team, we can deliver a balanced budget just as we have done year after year. While I appreciate the administration searching for revenue raising solutions, we should pursue all other options rather than raising local fees and taxes. Cost of living burdens are already too high for the people of New Orleans. I appreciate CAO Joe Threat looking to find efficiencies in government, and as I mentioned in today’s meeting, there are even likely opportunities to draw additional revenues through strategy and early collaboration with our state legislators. I look forward to working to find solutions to meet the priority needs of the people of New Orleans and to address our budget obligations by December 1.”