NEW ORLEANS, LA – At the regular meeting today, the City Council authorized a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between the City and the Orleans Parish Communications District, as well as a motion to designate the intersection of Valence Street and Magnolia Street as the “Big Chief Monk Boudreaux Honorary Intersection.” The Council also adopted a resolution stating the it will work with the Orleans Parish delegation of the Louisiana Legislature concerning patient access to essential medications–specifically misoprostol and mifepristone.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the Council held a special Budget, Audit, and Board of Review Committee to discuss an important update regarding 2025 budget expenditures. Members of the Chief Administrative Office, including Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Joe Threat, appeared before the Committee to provide these updates.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Following yesterday’s emergency budget hearing, Councilmember Lesli Harris expressed deep concern over the City’s worsening fiscal crisis and called for stronger long-term financial planning and safeguards to prevent future shortfalls.

The New Orleans City Council was informed that these latest budget gaps stem in part from delayed federal reimbursements and advancement of JIRR funds due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has stalled critical payments to local governments across the country. The shortfall is coupled with the already expected budget issues related to the extraordinary overtime costs related to the New Year’s Eve terrorist attack and heightened security demands during this year’s Super Bowl.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Monday, October 20, 2025, the Budget, Audit, and Board of Review Committee met to discuss Amendment No. 1 of the Master Services Agreement with OpenGov, Inc., as well as take a vote on Motion M-25-544.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - Beginning on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the City Council held the first of several 2026 Proposed Budget Hearings. The Council conducted two additional hearings on October 15 and 16 during the first week of the 2026 budget season. Throughout this initial week, Council members met with representatives from the Department of Finance, the Chief Administrative Office, the Louisiana Legislative Auditor, Michael J. Waguespack, and others.

The Council also received presentations on the Capital Budget and the Five-Year Capital Plan, beginning on the third day of hearings.