New Orleans City Council.
Legislation of the city of New Orleans
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Helena Moreno serves as the mayor representing the New Orleans City Council.Well supported28 reports8 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 supported5 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
Earlier this month
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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
One to three months ago
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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
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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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Around New Orleans City Council this week
News at the entities that move New Orleans City Council most-
Helena Moreno StructuralCollins commented on the gubernatorial interaction regarding Green's district, which includes Gentilly, and Green's representation to Governor Landry.Moves New Orleans City Council
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Entergy StructuralA program has been funded by a settlement involving Entergy and a city council.Moves New Orleans City Council
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Liz Murrill OperationalNewsom blocked the extradition of a physician in Sonoma County, while Liz Murrill indicted the physician and Jeff Landry sought extradition.Moves New Orleans City Council
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Jeff Landry OperationalJohn Georges co-hosted a dinner with Jeff Landry on September 28, 2026.Moves New Orleans City Council
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Jefferson Parish StructuralThe city of New Orleans compared service models and operational efficiency in a meeting held on August 19th.Moves New Orleans City Council
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New Orleans StructuralAnecdotes regarding Donald Trump include comparisons to visa interviews, Galleon deserters settling in Louisiana bayou, and Hollywood's cultural influence.Moves New Orleans City Council
Connections
The 19 strongest of 25, 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, budget, and services 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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Matthew Willard Structural
Matthew Willard serves as a council member of the New Orleans City Council.
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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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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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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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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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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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Mowbray Operational
Mowbray reports infrastructure needs to 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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Fleetwood Structural
The New Orleans City Council exercises regulatory oversight over Fleetwood, addressing its labor complaints.
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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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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 beganSeptember 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.
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.
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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.