NEW ORLEANS, LA — Today, Councilmember Jason Hughes joined Mayor Helena Moreno, Congressman Troy Carter, VPG, and Vet Build LLC partners to announce an approximately $78 million investment in a new VA health care facility in New Orleans East.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the Joint Utility, Cable, Telecommunications and Technology, Governmental Affairs and Budget, Audit, and Board of Review Committee convened to appoint several applications to various boards and commissions and discuss several pieces of legislation. The committee also heard a presentation from the Chief Administrator's Office.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – On Thursday, September 9, the Council held a joint Governmental Affairs, Public Works, Sanitation, and Environment, and Budget/August/Board of Review Committee meeting. During the meeting, the committees appointed several applicants to various boards and commissions. The committees also discussed several pieces of legislation and heard a monthly report from the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), the Department of Public Works (DPW), and the Public Utility Modernization Process (PUMPS).

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Hughes is hosting two community meetings to gather resident input regarding the proposed sanitation fee increase. The meetings will provide residents with an opportunity to learn more about the proposal, ask questions and share feedback before further consideration of the fee increase.