NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans City Council will convene as the Orleans Parish Board of Review on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m. to adopt revisions to property valuations conducted by Assessor Erroll Williams for next year's tax bills. According to information presented at the Sept. 26 meeting of the Council's Budget/Audit/ and Board of Review Committee, Chaired by Councilmember Jared Brossett, the Assessor revalued nearly 80,000 parcels of the 134,000 that were evaluated for the 2020 reassessment year.

NEW ORLEANS - During today's regularly scheduled meeting, the City Council passed Ordinance No. 32,693, updating the City's existing Alcoholic Beverage Outlets (ABOs) permitting and enforcement laws. The revisions represent months of hard work and collaboration amongst the Council, local businesses, bars and members of the community. The approved ordinance amends the ABO laws to ensure they align with existing state laws for legal operation. 

NEW ORLEANS - The Council is expected to vote on Ordinance No. 32,693 at its regular meeting on Thursday, October 3 at approximately 12:30 p.m. The ordinance proposes a number of updates to the City's existing Alcoholic Beverage Outlets (ABOs) laws. Council staff along with businesses, bars and residents have worked collectively on the revisions since November 2018.

The next two months are going to be a busy time. There is a lot on the agenda for the City Council when it comes to shaping the future of New Orleans, and, as fate would have it, I will be a major player in this process.

2020 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS

As chair of the City Council’s Budget Committee I will be working with Mayor LaToya Cantrell on the 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets. In anticipation of the Mayor’s budget on October 17th, the Council has prepared a hearing schedule that will allow a robust budget review process. Budget hearings will begin on Monday, October 28th through Friday, November 1st and will continue on Monday, November 11th through Friday, November 15th. Hearings will begin at 9 a.m. each day. During the 2020 budget review process, I am committed to working with Mayor Cantrell and my colleagues to ensure that we allocate the City’s limited resources to the operating, capital, and quality of life priorities that best meet the needs our citizens want addressed.

NEW ORLEANS - Councilmembers-At-Large Jason Williams and Helena Moreno delivered remarks at today's regular meeting preceding the transition of roles from Council President to Council Vice President. Councilmembers shared news of ongoing progress and continued goals on public safety, housing, infrastructure, and more.