New Orleans City Council.
Legislation of the city of New Orleans
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 27
What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Helena Moreno serves as the mayor representing the New Orleans City Council.Well supported29 reports10 developments inside
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Helena Moreno and Ray Henault are leading the New Orleans City Council through budget priorities and local governance.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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New Orleans city officials, including the City Council and Senate President, are supporting major downtown redevelopment and city transformation efforts.Well supported5 reports10 developments inside
One to three months ago
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Joe Giarrusso previously worked in the New Orleans City Council's office, and the Council is responsible for handling revenue estimates.Some support1 report
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New Orleans City Council approved an ordinance to increase sanitation fees.Some support2 reports
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New Orleans City Council and Jefferson Parish are discussing adopting parish standards and proposing new rules for city event management.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The New Orleans Police Department is facing calls for program suspension due to concerns, with the City Council weighing in.Some support2 reports
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New Orleans City Council reviewed the annual housing trust fund budget and set goals for the housing trust fund.Some support1 report
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Matt Willard sponsored a new ordinance while the New Orleans City Council addressed labor complaints from Fleetwood.Some support1 report
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The New Orleans Police Department is handling the city's ongoing gun violence issues, while the City Council compiles data on crime trends.Some support3 reports
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The New Orleans City Council is facing pressure regarding its budget, leading to funding cuts for the local SPCA. These cuts are causing service gaps, prompting citizens to organize unofficial animal rescue groups.Some support1 report
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Mowbray reported infrastructure needs while Mayor Helena Moreno considered changes to city boards.Some support1 report
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Council member advocates for new oversight powers as the council seeks to oversee leadership in the city.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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The Superdome, a tax-exempt property, is facing a situation where the City Council must pass a resolution regarding fees, involving Stephen Stuart as a key contact.Some support1 report
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New Orleans City Council voted 6-1 to approve a major tax break for the River District Redevelopment Project.Some support1 report
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Angela Austin sought help from the New Orleans City Council regarding flooding and filed a work order with the utility board.Some support1 report
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New Orleans sees university expansion and city council action regarding downtown development projects.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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The New Orleans City Council approved a lease for the Lindy Boggs site to be redeveloped into a mixed-use property.Some support2 reports
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The Attorney General is investigating in Orleans Parish, where the City Council attempted to appoint Calvin Johnson as clerk, succeeding the abolished office of Calvin Duncan.Some support30 reports
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The New Orleans City Council approved a zoning change allowing Omni Hotels and Resorts to build a 1000-room hotel in the city.Some support1 report
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What's reaching New Orleans City Council
Events traced to New Orleans City Council, step by step, newest first- New Orleans City Council may benefit from state water infrastructure fundingNew Orleans City Council may benefit from state water infrastructure fundingLikely
- New amendment may grant New Orleans City Council tax flexibilityNew constitutional amendment may grant New Orleans City Council flexibility over property tax ratesPossible
Explainers that pass through New Orleans City Council
New Orleans City Council is a step on the way to someone else- New Orleans tax debate may intensify conflict between Moreno and LandryThe tax debate could intensify the political conflict between Mayor Moreno and Jeff Landry.Possible
- Tax appeal debate may reduce Orleans Parish's local revenueOrleans Parish's tax base could face a mild hit if tax appeals are approvedPossible
Around New Orleans City Council this week
News at the entities that move New Orleans City Council most-
Helena Moreno StructuralMayor Helena Moreno endorsed a candidate in New Orleans on October 20, 2026.Moves New Orleans City Council
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Entergy StructuralEntergy employees volunteered and donated, while CEO Marsh and Lynn worked together on various endeavors.Moves New Orleans City Council
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Liz Murrill OperationalThe Attorney General of Louisiana faced an indictment in the state.Moves New Orleans City Council
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Jeff Landry OperationalJeff Landry and Edwards met with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to improve safety measures in the state.Moves New Orleans City Council
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Jefferson Parish StructuralA student, Patrick Taylor, attends school in Jefferson Parish.Moves New Orleans City Council
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New Orleans StructuralWWNO questioned candidates on policy issues in a district including parts of New Orleans.Moves New Orleans City Council
Connections
The 21 strongest of 27, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Helena Moreno Structural
Helena Moreno holds the office of Mayor, which is accountable to and operates under the oversight of the New Orleans City Council.
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New Orleans Structural
The City Council provides legislative and regulatory oversight, governing the operations and budget of New Orleans.
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Joe Giarrusso Transactional
Giarrusso was previously employed in the New Orleans City Council's office.
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Entergy Structural
Entergy's operational plans and transactions are subject to formal approval, oversight, and scrutiny by the New Orleans City Council.
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Matthew Willard Structural
Matthew Willard serves as a council member of the New Orleans City Council.
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Waymo Structural
The City Council proposes regulatory frameworks for Waymo's robotaxi operations, which Waymo actively opposes.
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Liz Murrill Operational
Liz Murrill actively criticizes and issues warnings regarding the actions and laws passed by the New Orleans City Council.
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Mercy Hospital Structural
The City Council has granted a lease for site redevelopment, establishing a formal operational dependency between the two entities.
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Louisiana SPCA Structural
The Louisiana SPCA's funding and operations are subject to the budget decisions of the New Orleans City Council.
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Jeff Landry Operational
Jeff Landry has been observed to criticize the work and decisions of the New Orleans City Council.
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New Orleans Police Department Operational
The Police Department provides operational input to the City Council, which in turn sets policy and funding challenges.
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Jefferson Parish Structural
New Orleans City Council is considering adopting successful standards and practices from Jefferson Parish.
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Matt Willard Operational
Matt Willard used his position to sponsor new ordinances within the New Orleans City Council.
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Calvin Johnson Transactional
The New Orleans City Council attempted to appoint Calvin Johnson as clerk.
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Philadelphia Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a single, vague mention of shared operational oversight of utilities.
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Mowbray Operational
Mowbray reports infrastructure needs to the New Orleans City Council.
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LaToya Cantrell Operational
The relationship involves active political interaction, including the Council overriding the Mayor's veto and discussing her past tenure.
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Fleetwood Structural
The New Orleans City Council exercises regulatory oversight over Fleetwood, addressing its labor complaints.
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Airbnb Structural
The New Orleans City Council is actively regulating and cracking down on Airbnb's operations.
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Conti Shared context
Conti is located within the jurisdiction of the New Orleans City Council.
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Ray Henault Mentioned together
The single snapshot describes the general function of the New Orleans City Council without linking it to Ray Henault.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
4 events- Helena Moreno and Ray Henault are leading the New Orleans City Council through budget priorities and local governance.
- Joe Giarrusso previously worked in the New Orleans City Council's office, and the Council is responsible for handling revenue estimates.
- New Orleans City Council approved an ordinance to increase sanitation fees.
- The New Orleans Police Department is facing calls for program suspension due to concerns, with the City Council weighing in.
August 2026
3 events- New Orleans City Council reviewed the annual housing trust fund budget and set goals for the housing trust fund.
- Matt Willard sponsored a new ordinance while the New Orleans City Council addressed labor complaints from Fleetwood.
- The New Orleans City Council is facing pressure regarding its budget, leading to funding cuts for the local SPCA. These cuts are causing service gaps, prompting citizens to organize unofficial animal rescue groups.
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July 2026
9 events- New Orleans City Council and Jefferson Parish are discussing adopting parish standards and proposing new rules for city event management.
- The New Orleans Police Department is handling the city's ongoing gun violence issues, while the City Council compiles data on crime trends.
- Mowbray reported infrastructure needs while Mayor Helena Moreno considered changes to city boards.
- Council member advocates for new oversight powers as the council seeks to oversee leadership in the city.
- The Superdome, a tax-exempt property, is facing a situation where the City Council must pass a resolution regarding fees, involving Stephen Stuart as a key contact.
- New Orleans City Council voted 6-1 to approve a major tax break for the River District Redevelopment Project.
- Angela Austin sought help from the New Orleans City Council regarding flooding and filed a work order with the utility board.
- The New Orleans City Council approved a lease for the Lindy Boggs site to be redeveloped into a mixed-use property.
- The Attorney General is investigating in Orleans Parish, where the City Council attempted to appoint Calvin Johnson as clerk, succeeding the abolished office of Calvin Duncan.
June 2026
4 events- Helena Moreno serves as the mayor representing the New Orleans City Council.
- New Orleans city officials, including the City Council and Senate President, are supporting major downtown redevelopment and city transformation efforts.
- New Orleans sees university expansion and city council action regarding downtown development projects.
- The New Orleans City Council approved a zoning change allowing Omni Hotels and Resorts to build a 1000-room hotel in the city.