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Dear Friend:
All City Council Regular Meetings and Committee Meetings can be attended in person and can be viewed online. Comments can be made in person and online. Meetings are archived and are available for future public viewing.
See below the summary of yesterday's Regular Meeting. Your participation in future meetings is welcomed and appreciated.
Sincerely,
Councilmember Eugene Green
City Council Sept 11th Regular Meeting News Summary
NEW ORLEANS, LA – At the regular meeting on Thursday, September 11, 2025, the City Council unanimously overruled Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s veto to stop the appropriation of $5 million in unencumbered funds to Louisiana State University (LSU). Additionally, the Council adopted an ordinance to amend a section of the City Code, which will require rest breaks for city employees to protect against hazards such as extreme heat. The Council also adopted Resolution R-25-463 in opposition to the Alabo Street Sunrise food grain terminal in the Lower Ninth Ward, among other items on the meeting agenda.
As part of the Special Orders of Business, the Council recognized the BRW New Orleans band for their impact on the New Orleans music scene and notable achievements, including a Lifetime Achievement Award for over 50 years in the music industry.
Members of the BRW New Orleans Band with Councilmembers Green, King, Thomas, and Morrell.
The Council also honored Lt. Gen. Honoré for his extraordinary legacy of leadership, particularly his efforts during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, when he brought order, reassurance, and national attention to the city and community.
Lt. Gen. Honoré (middle) with Councilmembers Green, Morrell, Thomas, King, and Giarrusso.
Before the start of the meeting, the Council recognized members of the United Cajun Navy, a volunteer non-profit organization, for their efforts in locating the body of Bryan Vasquez. Vasquez, 12 years old, was reported missing on August 14 after he climbed out of the window of his bedroom during the night. Jon Gusanders of the United Cajun Navy located Vasquez’s remains via drone on Tuesday, August 26. The Council praised the tireless efforts of Gusanders, Brian Trascher, and the many other members of the rescue effort who devoted their time to locating Vasquez.
Members of the United Cajun Navy with Councilmembers Green, Moreno, and Thomas.
Council Appropriates Unencumbered Bond Funds to LSU
Members of the Council voted unanimously to overrule Mayor Cantrell’s veto to appropriate $5 million in unencumbered bond funds to LSU. Through Ordinance No. 35,203, the $5 million fund will be used for projects related to LSU’s downtown redevelopment plans.
This decision followed Motion M-25-459, adopted during the meeting of August 21, 2025, where the Council authorized Council President Morrell to execute a settlement agreement by and between the City Council, LSU’s Board of Supervisors, and Edwin Murray of the Wisner Trust Management Board. In exchange for the one-time $5 million payment, LSU agreed to relinquish its stake in the Wisner Trust. This not only serves to push the Council even further to majority ownership of the Wisner Trust, but also bolsters the amount of money the Council can award to nonprofit organizations and culture bearer funds throughout the city, such as the Recreation and Culture Fund.
Ordinance to Require Rest Breaks for City Employees
With the adoption of Ordinance No. 35,201, which amends Section 2-8 and codifies Section 114-4 of the City Code, city employees and contracted workers will be provided paid rest breaks to protect against hazards such as extreme heat when working outdoors or in un-air-conditioned spaces. According to the legislation, workers will be provided a 10-minute paid break every two hours when the heat index is 80-90°F, or a 15-minute paid break every two hours when the heat index is 90°F or higher. These breaks must be taken in shaded areas and will count as paid work time. While there may be exceptions during emergencies, supervisors must still provide reasonable relief to workers when they are working in extreme heat.
Council Authorizes CEA with New Orleans Redevelopment Authority
The Council adopted Ordinance No. 35,211, which authorizes the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA) between the City and the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA). This CEA serves the public purpose of redeveloping blighted property, stimulating economic development, and improving the appearance and vitality of the surrounding community. A notable piece of blighted property is the site of the former Jazzland and, eventually, Six Flags amusement park, which NORA owns. NORA will oversee the site’s redevelopment through a long-term ground lease with Bayou Phoenix LLC, or, if Bayou Phoenix is unable to proceed, by seeking another developer.
Council Authorizes Amendment to CEA with National WWII Museum
Ordinance No. 35,215 authorizes the Mayor to enter into amendment No. 1 to an existing CEA between the City and the National World War II Museum, Inc. This amendment extends the term of the agreement by one year. It serves the public purpose of improving pedestrian walkways along Andrew Higgins Drive, including enhancement within part of the Museum Operations Corridor. The overall goal of this CEA is to benefit residents and visitors, enhance the area around the Museum and Warehouse District, and encourage Convention Center participants to explore nearby attractions.
Council Adopts Resolution in Opposition to Alabo Street Sunrise Food Grain Terminal
Resolution R-25-463 states the Council’s opposition to the proposed Alabo Street Sunrise Food grain terminal in the Lower Ninth Ward due to concerns about environmental impacts, traffic, safety, displacement, and lack of community engagement. The Council supports locating such a facility in a more industrial area that would not disrupt residential neighborhoods. Councilmembers also urge developers, the Port of New Orleans, and stakeholders to work with the community, explore alternative sites, and pursue projects that better reflect the needs and priorities of Lower Ninth Ward residents.
Motion to Direct City Planning Commission to Study Impacts of Cannabis, Tobacco, and Nicotine Retailers
The Council adopted Motion M-25-470, which directs the City Planning Commission to study and recommend updated regulations for retail stores selling cannabis, tobacco, and nicotine products, recognizing their unique community impacts and youth risks tied to advertising and flavored products. The study will consider new use definitions, operating standards, signage, and density limits, and must be completed within 180 days with possible extensions. This study will replace an earlier study request, via M-25-379, and requires coordination with city departments, state officials, and public input to ensure recommendations align with laws and best practices.
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Over $20,000 in recruitment incentives and guaranteed pay raises await those who join the NOPD from other departments across the state.
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Councilman Green supported the following legislative items at yesterday's City Council meeting:
Ordinance Cal No. 35,209 approved an agreement with the City Planning Commission's Brownfield Program and the University of New Orleans to allow graduate students in the planning field to gain educational credits, as well as a stipend and experience in the field. The students will assist with brownfield inventories, conferences, grant writing, planning and research to ensure this funding continues to be coordinated through this program for the benefit of the City.
Ordinance Cal No. 35,201 requires a city employee’s appointing authority to ensure a rest break to protect the employee from the hazards of extreme heat.
Motion No. M-25-470 directs the City Planning Commission to study the impacts of retail establishments which sell cannabis, tobacco, and nicotine products and to provide recommendations regarding updated regulation of these uses, including new uses, use standards, signage regulations, and density restrictions.
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What's Going On In District D |
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Filmore Ave. at Cartier Ave. Water Leak
The Sewerage and Water Board is aware of the leak at Filmore Ave. and Cartier Ave., and is working to get it stopped as soon as possible.
Here is a statement from General Superintendent Stephen Nelson: "This leak is on a very large main that runs down Filmore. There is a broken valve on a second large main by Florida and Elysian Fields that needs to be repaired prior to getting this repair. If we don’t repair this valve first we risk a large boil water advisory for some large areas of New Orleans East and the lower 9th ward." Nelson said. "We have the large valve on Florida slated for repairs over the next month and the Filmore/Cartier leak will follow that."
Community Development
Thank you to the Melia Subdivision Association for working with Water Wise to remove blight from a stretch of Dwyer Blvd. that is to be turned into one that includes plants life and flood water mitigation. It is appreciated that the Association submitted an application this year to the City Council Recreation and Culture Fund seeking support for continued enhancements to this historic community.
Councilman Green has provided grant support in the past and appreciates not only the application submission but also the work that has resulted in demolitions of blighted properties, reduction in illegal dumping and clearing of some by the Department of Sanitation, remediation of some lots, enhanced public safety, and more. Continue to report what the City needs to know at nola311.org.
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Infrastructure Repairs
Leaks. There are many in District D alone. None are being ignored. The soil subsidence and age of some pipes puts pressure on underground pipes, but the crews do get some jobs done, such as here on St. Anthony.
The Sewerage and Water Board is hiring work crews. https://www.swbno.org/careers. Please feel free to share.
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New Residential Construction
While the population of metropolitan New Orleans and Louisiana has declined of late, the population in City Council District D has grown of late.
Low tolerance for criminal activity by residents who file at nola311.org when we see something, increased volume of code enforcement activity by residents and by active neighborhood associations, hundreds of blocks of completed street and infrastructure work (with hundreds to go), construction that is sensitive to community concerns, and more, certainly help with growth. Welcome, new residents.
St. Roch
St. Anthony
Gentilly Woods
Demolition of Blight
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, this property in Pontchartrain Park remained a blight on the community. Yes, there were notices and multiple hearings. The grass was cut from time to time. Eventually, the respect for private property rights had to give way to the needs of a community that deserves safe spaces that do not serve as a threat to others. Family and heirs who don't want the property should consider selling or transferring it. Do the succession.
I would appreciate the work of the Department of Code Enforcement and the Office of the City Attorney. The motivation and work of the Pontchartrain Park Neighborhood Association played a role in this demolition and does so in other actions relative to code compliance.
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Congratulations to District D's Benjamin Franklin High School
Voices of the Victim Support Meeting on September 17th
NOPD Career Fair on September 18th
Dillard University's "Improving Health Through Music" Events
Dillard University Monthly Senior Citizens Lunch and Learn
Upper 9th Ward Bunny Friend Neighborhood Association Book Festival on September 13th
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Ongoing Events In District D |
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Rules of the New Orleans City Council
Weekly Crime Statistics
 Since 2021, the combination of a number of factors has resulted in significant decreases in criminal incidents in certain areas. The number of incidents is still much too high, but the reductions in carjackings and in shootings experienced in New Orleans are significant. With much work to do, our city is safer.
The improved safety results from both the successful work to provide enhanced resources and support to the New Orleans Police Department and a deliberate effort to provide support to organizations - scores in District D alone, including that support to victims of crime - that provide social services directly to our city's residents.
Again, there is still so much to do. Call 311 or report what you see at nola311.org.
NORD Commission to Kick Off Fall 2025 Movies in the Park Series, Sponsored by FOX Sports
 NEW ORLEANS, LA —This Friday, the New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission kicks off the Fall 2025 season of Movies in the Park, featuring family-friendly, outdoor movie screenings across NORD parks and playgrounds. The Fall 2025 season begins Friday, Sept.12 with Wicked at the Lafitte Greenway Gathering Field (2200 Lafitte St.). Movies begin at dusk, with alternate indoor locations available in case of inclement weather.
Sponsored by FOX Sports, Movies in the Park are free, family-friendly evenings that bring neighbors together to enjoy a movie under the stars. Guests can bring picnics, lawn chairs, and blankets, and concessions will be available at select events. Arrive early to take part in pre-show activities and spend time with friends and family. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that pets, alcohol, smoking, weapons, drugs, and outdoor cooking are not allowed.
For more information on the Fall 2025 Movies in the Park series, please visit http://nordc.org/activities/special-events/ or call (504) 658-3052.
City of New Orleans to Host Free Paper Shredding During Recycling Drop-Off Event
NEW ORLEANS, LA — On Saturday, Sept. 13, the City of New Orleans’ Department of Sanitation will host a paper shredding event from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the City’s Recycling Drop-Off Center, located at 2829 Elysian Fields Ave. Given the high demand for Shred Day events, it is recommended that residents arrive early to take advantage of shredding services before capacity has been exhausted.
Shred Day
Orleans Parish residents can bring up to 50 pounds of personal or sensitive documents to be shredded safely and securely on-site.
- City accepts mixed office paper, light cardboard, and similar materials.
- City does not accept plastic, compact discs, DVDs, or other metal (excluding paper clips and staples).
Recycling Drop-Off
Every Saturday, Orleans Parish residents can drop off the following recyclables at the City's Recycling Drop-Off Center:
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Paper: newspapers, junk mail, phone books, catalogs, office paper
- Corrugated Cardboard
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Boxboard: cereal boxes and soft drink boxes
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Plastics #1 (soda/water bottles) and #2 (milk/juice/shampoo/detergent containers)
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Small Metals: aluminum and steel
- Mardi Gras beads
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Batteries: AA, AAA, AAAA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt, Lithium
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Light Bulbs: incandescent and fluorescent
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Electronics: iPads, tablets, computers, laptops, phones, keyboards, speakers, cables, x-boxes, PlayStations, Wii, MP3/DVD/CD Players, UPS, Circuit boards, portable navigation/GPS devices, inkjet/toner cartridges, digital cameras/video recorders (DVRs), fax machines, small printers, monitors, processors, networking equipment, stereos, security systems
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Televisions: limit 4
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Tires: limit 5
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Glass: limit 50 lbs. (please remove corks and caps)
Note: Businesses and organizations are not eligible for Recycling Drop-Off services.
For more information, please call 311 or visit https://nola.gov/recycling-drop-off/
City of New Orleans Launches New Payment Plan Program for Overdue Business Personal Property Taxes
 The City of New Orleans announced the launch of a new payment plan program to help business owners manage past due Business Personal Property tax balances. Beginning July 1, eligible business owners can sign up to spread out their payments in smaller, more manageable monthly installments rather than paying the full balance all at once.
To get started, visit the enrollment portal at https://nola-bpp-tax.promise-pay.com or call PromisePay at (504) 502-9020 for assistance.
The program runs from July 1 through September 30 and is part of the City’s broader commitment to expanding flexible payment options. Earlier this year, the City introduced payment plans for overdue parking and traffic camera citations. In 2024, the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans launched similar support for utility customers.
The City has partnered with Promise, a trusted technology provider, to deliver a simple and secure payment experience. For more information, visit nola.gov/treasury.
New Orleans Health Department Launches Big Easy Swim Easy to Teach Hundreds of Local Kids to Swim for Free
This summer, the New Orleans Health Department is proud to announce the launch of Big Easy Swim Easy, a new citywide initiative offering water safety courses and free swim lessons to children and teens across Orleans Parish. The program aims to prevent drowning, promote water safety, and increase access to lifesaving swimming education for New Orleans youth.
Now through September 2026, the program will offer swimming instruction to approximately 700 lower-income children who meet the requirements, ages 5 to 18, with an emphasis on beginner-level swimmers on a first-come, first-served basis. Pre-registration is required, and families can sign up now through our partner organization, The 18th Ward, via nola.gov/swim. Registration for the fall season is now open, with additional groups becoming available later for the winter, spring, and summer 2026 seasons. All pools will be located in Orleans and may vary by season.
What’s Provided:
All the necessary swim gear is available at every lesson. Instructors will provide:
- Goggles
- Kickboards
- Barbells
- Pull buoy
- Boat swim trainer
- Hand paddles
What kids/families need:
- A towel
- Swimwear (one-piece or two-piece suits, swim trunks, or athletic shorts)
- Preferably no T-shirts
How to Register:
Families must pre-register via The 18th Ward. Registration links and more information can be found at nola.gov/swim. Availability is on a first-come, first-served basis. Waitlists will be created once all the slots are filled. All swim instructors are certified and provided by The 18th Ward.
Get more information about water safety education and resources at nola.gov/health or email us at BigEasySwimEasy@nola.gov.
City of New Orleans Partners with Loyola University to Launch “Tune-Up Grant Program” to Support Sound Management in New Orleans Music Venues
NEW ORLEANS, LA — The City of New Orleans Office of Nighttime Economy today announced the official launch of the Tune-Up Grant Program, a new initiative that supports live music venues in improving sound quality and reducing neighborhood noise concerns, while creating career-building opportunities for emerging music industry professionals studying in New Orleans.
In a city where music is not just entertainment but essential infrastructure, the small and mid-sized venues that host nightly performances are the beating heart of New Orleans. These spaces - often operating without the resources or recognition afforded to larger institutions - play an irreplaceable role in sustaining our cultural legacy and fueling our music ecosystem. The Tune-Up Grant Program is designed as both immediate relief and the first step in the Office of Nighttime Economy’s long-term strategy to strengthen the city’s music industry, offering targeted support to help venues enhance sound quality, address neighborhood concerns, and invest in the next generation of music industry professionals.
The program, developed in collaboration with Loyola's Music Industry Studies program, will provide financial support and technical expertise to local venues, pairing students with industry operators through hands-on, site-based work. The application process will open Aug.15 through Sept. 15.
Through a partnership with Loyola University, students enrolled in a new Audio Technology and Production course will conduct sound assessments for selected venues. These assessments will culminate in tailored sound abatement plans, including strategies to optimize internal sound quality and minimize external noise bleed, two of the most common challenges facing small venues.
The Tune-Up Grant Program consists of two parts:
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Venue consultations by live sound experts from Loyola's Music Industry Studies program
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Capital improvement grants, offering up to $5,000 for sound mitigation projects
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Acoustic panels and sound-absorbing treatments
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Decibel monitoring systems
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Speaker upgrades and volume limiters
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Insulation and window coverings
The program is open to live music venues operating within New Orleans that host regular performances and maintain all required licenses. Venues must complete a consultation before being eligible for capital improvement funds.
Eight venues will be selected in this pilot round, with student site visits beginning in September and virtual follow-ups scheduled shortly after. Program guidelines and applications are available at www.nola.gov/night.
Community-Led Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunity & Info Session
Grants of up to $150,000 are available to community-based non-profit organizations working to address flooding and heat in their neighborhoods with green infrastructure. Applications for Round 1 Grants are due October 24, 2025.
The Greater New Orleans Foundation and its subsidiary, The New Orleans Community Support Foundation (NOCSF), invites applications from eligible nonprofit and community-based organizations for grants under the Community-Led Green Infrastructure initiative. This initiative, supported by federal funding, aims to advance environmental well-being and community resilience through the development, implementation, and evaluation of community-led green infrastructure projects focused on flood mitigation, community resilience, and water quality improvement in vulnerable and underserved communities in the Greater New Orleans region.
The Foundation will distribute $1.75 million in grants over two rounds to implement community-led green infrastructure projects in underserved communities at highest risk for adverse environmental impacts.
You can view the Request for Applications here
Reminder: the fine for tagging buildings with graffiti has increased from $100 to $500 due to City Council passage and Mayor Cantrell’s signing of an amendment to an Ordinance introduced by CouncIlman Green.
Areas such as along historic Claiborne have been negatively impacted by the destructive work of some selfish people. Anyone writing or drawing on property owned by someone else without that owner’s permission has committed the crime of vandalism.
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City of New Orleans Civil Leadership Academy
Koats for Kids Benefit Concert on September 13th
4th Annual NOLA EAST Festival on September 20th
2025 Warrant Clinic on Sept 20th
Neighborhood Infrastructure Meeting on September 27th
5th Annual Show of Love Gala on October 3rd
Black Men's Wellness Day on October 11th
Carver Alumni Community Relief Drive
United Way of Southeast Louisiana Inspired Up Program
18th Ward Family Fun Day Series
 
Get Fit at the Greenway Classes
NORD Commission September Event Newsletter
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SEPTEMBER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
Hello Friends of NORD,Thank you for subscribing to NORD’s digital newsletter. In this issue, you will find more information about various programs and events for the month of September! This month we look forward to hosting several new events, as well as community favorite's including our Fall Movies in the Park, Excite All Stars Tennis, Joe W. Brown Tennis, Girls on the Run, Pickleball, NORD Canoeing & Fishery, Swim Team, Center Computer Access, employment & volunteer opportunities and more. I hope you join us for one or more of these scheduled programs or events to experience all NORD has to offer. Thank you for your continued support!
- Larry
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Movies in the Park: WICKED this Friday!
NORD Outdoors: Canoeing & Fishery every Saturday!
Excite All Stars: Mind Right, Game Tight Encore!
Joe W. Brown Tennis: EVERYDAY!
Girls on the Run: Practices start September 15th!
Youth Academy: Year-Round Baseball & Softball Training!
MLB New Orleans Youth Academy is a free, year-round baseball and softball training program committed to providing elite instruction, life skills, and academic support to youth throughout the New Orleans area. Located in the historic Pontchartrain Park community at Wesley Barrow Stadium, the Academy is one of Major League Baseball’s flagship youth development facilities—serving over 5,700 registered members and recognized nationally for its impact in underserved communities.
MLB New Orleans Youth Academy @ Wesley Barrow Stadium
Pontchartrain Park | 6403 Press Dr, New Orleans, LA 70126
Join NORD Swim Team, today! We want you. Open to all.
NORD Pickleball Open-Play is available!
Hunter's Field is Back: Football for ages 5-17yo!
NORD Hunter's Field Youth Programming
Rec Center Computer Access, available at NORD locations.
Computer access is available during normal center hours. Please note: ALL users will have to present proper form of identification prior to use. For more information, please contact the center directly or call 504-658-3052.
Would you like to become a NORD Volunteer? Let's meet!
Come volunteer with us! People volunteer for a variety of reasons. Volunteering offers individuals the opportunity to contribute to their community and also provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. Scan our QR CODE to start your volunteer process, today! For more information and further questions visit nordc.org/volunteer.
Would you like to donate to NORD Foundation? Donate here!
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NORD Swimming Hours
NORD Lifeguard Training
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Councilman Green at the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra tribute to the great American educator and pianist Ellis Marsalis, Jr., with Mrs. Kaya L. Marsalis, Jason Marsalis, son of Ellis and jazz drummer, Marley Marsalis, and McKenzie Marsalis.
Happy 90th Birthday to Mrs. Gloria Williams. May you have many more years of great health and prosperity
 Councilman Green participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Kid smART community headquarters on Lapeyrouse Street in the Bayou Road community. More good news in terms of resources in support of the young people and families of our city.
Councilman Green meets with members of the Friends of Joe Bartholomew Golf Course regarding improvement to the site. Members: Frank Landry, Anthony Wayne Richard, and Joe Hall.
 Councilman Green with Frank Barrett, Realtor, Norma Cannizzaro, Realtor, Sonya Duhe, President, Lakeshore Property Owners Association, Lester Duhe, consultant.
 A good day for a business startup. Congratulations and thank you to the G & C Meat Market - the McFarland Family - for your investment in this Ninth Ward - Bunny Friend area market.
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District D Boundaries
Population: 82,514
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Constituent Service Liaisons |
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We have divided District D into service areas, each with their own respective constituent services liaison. Please see below for your liaison contact!
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Community Office Hours & Resources |
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The Fall Community Office Hours Schedule will begin Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Please see the new schedule below and schedule your appointment today! Please note that some locations have changed. Residents will have the opportunity to meet with their neighborhood liaison and city personnel virtually or in-person.
Click Here to Schedule an Appointment!
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New Orleans City Council
Eugene J. Green, Jr. — District D
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