NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris expressed strong opposition to House Bill 211, recently passed by the Louisiana Senate and currently awaiting Governor Jeff Landry's signature. The legislation would criminalize public camping and create a so-called "Homelessness Court" program that imposes fines, incarceration, and possible forced labor on unhoused individuals.

NEW ORLEANS, LA —  New Orleans City Council Budget Committee Chair Lesli Harris
championed the passage of the civil service pay plan amendments, creating the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) Administrator and CODIS Specialist classifications within the New Orleans Police Department, a milestone that puts the city on a path to processing DNA cases in-house and ending its dependence on expensive outsourced analysis.

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 — 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.

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.