Join us on April 22nd in
Hoffman Triangle
On Saturday, April 22nd from 9 AM-12 PM, the Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office (NEO) will hold a Neighborhood Cares Day at Taylor Park (2600 S. Roman St.) in the Hoffman Triangle Neighborhood. This is the second Neighborhood Cares Initiative (NCI) event of 2023.
The event will consist of a community cleanup, resource fair, music, a game truck, a clothing giveaway and free food for the community. City Departments will be out in the field addressing quality of life concerns identified by the neighborhood.
Volunteers are needed to make the event a success. At the event, volunteers will make improvements to the playground as well as beautify the surrounding area. While supplies last, volunteers will receive lunch and a free t-shirt.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER
NEO is proud to partner with District B Councilmember Lesli Harris, Rebuilding Together New Orleans, the Hoffman Triangle Neighborhood Association, Thrive New Orleans, the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission, Resilience Force NOLA, We Dat's Chicken and Shrimp, Pee Wee's Crabcakes,Starbucks, Vegan Snack Shack and Danielle's Snoballs.
Junior Civic Leadership Academy Applications Are Now Open
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN The Mayor’s Neighborhood Engagement Office, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Youth and Families, would like to invite you to participate in Junior Civic Leadership Academy (JCLA).
This initiative from Mayor LaToya Cantrell is an engaging 6-week program that will provide youth with an in-depth look at city government. JCLA will meet every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. starting June 3rd through July 15th (excluding July 1st). Applications are now open and available online until May 19th or until the program reaches capacity.
The program includes hands-on demonstrations and presentations that give participants an insider’s view of how the City of New Orleans operates. This program will better equipped city youth to engage their communities and help improve residents’ quality of life. PLEASE BELOW TO APPLY
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN JUNIOR CIVIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY?
Youth between the ages of 13 - 17 who live in New Orleans and are interested in learning more about city government and ways to better impact their community. The tentative course schedule includes the Organization & Vision of City Government, Public Safety, Developing & Revitalizing Our Communities, and more. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, May 19, or until the program reaches capacity. For more information and to apply, visit the Junior Civic Leadership Academy website.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO APPLY!
Meet Your Neighborhood Liaison at Community Office Hours
Community Office Hours (COH) is intended to provide an opportunity to discuss issues within the community and give residents the opportunity for direct dialogue with City staff about interests and concerns. This program enables City Hall to be accessible and helpful to more residents within neighborhoods. This effort supports a two-way street of effective communication and information flow for addressing neighborhood-level issues.
Your liaison will be available to assist you in your district, Monday through Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you have any questions or concerns and would like to book an appointment please Click Here or give us a call at (504) 658-4985.
Special Guest Department: NORA
New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) is coming to your district to address any questions or concerns residents may have about NORA properties, programs, and projects in your neighborhoods. The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority is a catalyst for the revitalization of the city, partnering in affordable and equitable strategic developments that celebrate the city's neighborhood and honor its traditions.
If you have any questions or concerns and would like to book an appointment Click here or give us a call at (504) 658-4985.
Upcoming Coffee On Your Corner Events
Join us at a local venue in District C Eastbank to hear about city programs, initiatives, and operations directly from city officials and representatives. In an effort to accommodate residents who are less inclined to attend public meetings in the evenings outside of their communities, we've created Coffee On Your Corner to bring city government to you.
The topic will be Short Term Rental Enforcement & Blight. Corresponding city department representatives and city partner organizations will also be attending to present updates and field questions from residents.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Join us at a local venue in District D to hear about city programs, initiatives, and operations directly from city officials and representatives. In an effort to accommodate residents who are less inclined to attend public meetings in the evenings outside of their communities, we've created Coffee On Your Corner to bring city government to you.
The topic will be Crime Intervention. Corresponding city department representatives and city partner organizations will also be attending to present updates and field questions from residents.
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Join us at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary to hear about City programs, initiatives, economic development & faith based partnership from City officials and representatives. In an effort to accommodate faith leaders who are less inclined to attend public meetings in the evenings outside of their communities, we've created Coffee on Your Corner to bring City government to you.
This event is only open to faith leaders in the New Orleans community. Please contact Brandon.Boutin@nola.gov with any inquiries.
Police Chief Search Community Meetings
Monday, April 17th 5:30 p.m. District C at the Treme Recreational Center 900 N Villere Street New Orleans
Tuesday April 18th 5:30 p.m. District A at the Jesuit High School 4133 Bank Street S.
Wednesday April 19th 5:30p.m. District C at Algiers Regional Library 3014 Holiday Drive
Wednesday April 19th 7:00 p.m. District B at First Zion Baptist Church 7201 Olive Street
Thursday April 20th 4:40 p.m. District D at Nora Navra Library 1902 St. Bernard Avenue
Thursday April 20th 6:00 p.m. District E at Suburban Baptist Church 10501 Chef Menteur Highway
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