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October 16, 2020

Kristin Gisleson Palmer

*REMINDER* Councilmember Palmer Partners with RIDE New Orleans and Roll to the Polls to Offer Free RTA Transit Passes During Early Voting Today at 4 PM

*REMINDER* Councilmember Palmer Partners with RIDE New Orleans and Roll to the Polls to Offer Free RTA Transit Passes During Early Voting Today at 4 PM

NEW ORLEANS- District "C" Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer has partnered with Ride New Orleans and Roll to the Polls to giveaway 750 Regional Transit Authority (RTA) day passes during early voting. The RTA transit passes will give voters the ability to access all public transportation modes to ensure they can get to the polls to early vote.

 

In June 2020, the RTA adopted a policy to waive all transit fares on an election day, but it does not include early voting. RIDE New Orleans and Roll to the Polls are working to ensure early voters who rely on public transportation can get to the polls. During early voting, October 16 thru October 27, volunteers will provide free day passes at transit hubs. Councilmember Palmer and partners will kick off their initiative on the first day of early voting, today, October 16, at 4 PM by handing out bus passes at Duncan Plaza Historical Monument Park, the RTA downtown transit hub.

October 15, 2020

Kristin Gisleson Palmer

Councilmember Palmer to Introduce a Resolution Authorizing New Orleans Bars to Reopen with Guidelines from the City's Health Department

Councilmember Palmer to Introduce a Resolution Authorizing New Orleans Bars to Reopen with Guidelines from the City's Health Department

NEW ORLEANS- Resolution (R-20-356) by District C Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer notifies Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards that New Orleans is opting into on-site alcohol and food consumption at local bars. The resolution formally authorizes the reopening of bars under the New Orleans Health Department Phase 3 guidelines and Governor Edwards's September 11 proclamation. 

October 15, 2020

Kristin Gisleson Palmer

Councilmember Palmer to Host Two Food Pantries in District C Friday and Saturday

Councilmember Palmer to Host Two Food Pantries in District C Friday and Saturday

NEW ORLEANS- In partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank and Culture Aid NOLA, District "C" Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer will host two food pantries for families and individuals impacted by COVID-19 on October Friday,16, and Saturday 17. No documentation is required to receive a food pantry box, and walk-ups are welcome. Volunteers are also needed to continue food distribution sites. If you would like to assist, call (504) 658-1030 between Monday - Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM.

October 13, 2020

Kristin Gisleson Palmer

Councilmember Palmer Partners with RIDE New Orleans and Roll to the Polls to Offer Free RTA Transit Passes During Early Voting

Councilmember Palmer Partners with RIDE New Orleans and Roll to the Polls to Offer Free RTA Transit Passes During Early Voting

NEW ORLEANS- Today, District "C" Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer announced a partnership with Ride New Orleans and Roll to the Polls to giveaway 750 Regional Transit Authority (RTA) day passes during early voting. The RTA transit passes will give voters the ability to access all public transportation modes to ensure they can get to the polls to early vote.

October 7, 2020

District C, Kristin Gisleson Palmer

District C Food Pantries Canceled This Week Due to the Potential Threat of Hurricane Delta

District C Food Pantries Canceled This Week Due to the Potential Threat of Hurricane Delta

 

NEW ORLEANS- In anticipation of the threat of Hurricane Delta to Southeast Louisiana, Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer will not host this week's food pantries in District C. The two food pantries canceled this week were scheduled for Friday, October 9, at the Arthur Monday Center and Saturday, October 10, at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre. Councilmember Palmer, in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, World Central Kitchen, and Culture Aid NOLA have provided the drive-up food pantries for families and individuals impacted by COVID-19 since March. 

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