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. 

NEW ORLEANS - District "C" Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer has issued the following statement on adopted Motion M-19-238 directing the City Planning Commission (CPC) to study businesses with live, outside entertainment next to residential homes:

"At Thursday's Council meeting, we approved a motion (M-19-238) directing the City Planning Commission (CPC) to review policies as it relates to businesses operating next to residential homes. This motion simply begins the conversation to determine useful guidelines for how businesses and residents can coexist in our historic neighborhoods. I have asked the CPC to review this issue, gather public input and submit recommendations to ensure all sides are represented in this process. I encourage residents to be a great part of the dialogue as we try to find solutions that protect our culture, the fabric of our neighborhoods, and our businesses," said Councilmember Palmer.
 

NEW ORLEANS - District "C" Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer, along with several organizations in Algiers, hosted a fundraiser in February to raise money for six new patrol bicycles for the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) Fourth District. The Krewe De Bleu Bike event helped bring in a total of $6,500 for the Fourth District which patrols all of Algiers.

NEW ORLEANS - District "C" Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer is joining Women on the Move to provide Christmas dinners to seniors and families in Algiers on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24th. The cooked dinners will include turkey, sides and dessert for a family of two or four.

NEW ORLEANS - Today, Councilmember Palmer released details of a motion to tighten regulations to the City's Short Term Rental (STR) program. The proposed legislation will continue to allow property owners with a homestead exemption to receive an STR permit called a residential license. Whole home rentals are no longer allowed unless located within a commercially zoned district. The STR ban in the French Quarter will remain in place but has been extended to the Garden District.