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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.