NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the Quality of Life Committee convened to hear a presentation from Odyssey House Louisiana (OHL) regarding operations at the City's Low Barrier Shelter (LBS). Additionally, the committee voted on amendments to two demolition contracts between the City and Durr Heavy Construction.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the Quality of Life Committee convened to hear updates on recycling from Glass Half Full and the Department of Sanitation.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris will convene and chair her final New
Orleans City Council Quality of Life Committee meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The meeting will focus on ongoing recycling and sustainability efforts, including updates from Glass Half Full Recycling and the City’s Department of Sanitation.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On Thursday, September 18, 2025, the Quality of Life Committee met to discuss Motion No. M-25-468. This motion directs and requests the Health Department to design and implement a New Orleans Healthy Workplace Program.

On Thursday, September 18th at 1:00PM, the New Orleans City Council’s Quality of Life Committee will consider a motion to create a new Healthy Workplace Program. The program would allow employers to be designated as Healthy Workplaces, with one of its goals being to educate and support small local businesses. By promoting locally owned employers and providing resources to help them create healthier workplace environments, the program aims to improve the lives of workers and their families across the city.