NEW ORLEANS - During today's Smart & Sustainable Cities Committee meeting, Councilmembers will receive a presentation from representatives of the following organizations regarding preparation for anticipated impacts of COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

NEW ORLEANS - Today, the New Orleans City Council's Smart and Sustainable Cities Committee (SSCC) heard from a panel of nationally recognized experts who discussed the emerging concept of harnessing a wide array of technology to make a city what is known as a "smart city."

Today, the City Council convened its first Smart and Sustainable Cities Committee meeting chaired by Council President Jason Williams. The committee members are Council Vice President Helena Moreno, District "E" Councilmember Cyndi Nguyen, District "B" Councilmember Jay Banks and District "A" Councilmember Joe Giarrusso. The committee was joined today by Chief Information Officer for Mayor Cantrell, Kim Walker LaGrue.