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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 20, 2025
Councilmember Eugene Green Urges Community Members to Attend Flooding Solution Meetings
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Eugene Green encourages residents to attend the upcoming community meetings to discuss flooding challenges and explore long-term solutions for our neighborhood. These meetings are vital opportunities to learn about project updates, share firsthand experiences, and collaborate on shaping the next steps to make our community more resilient.
Whether you've been directly affected by flooding or are simply concerned about the neighborhood's future, your input matters. All residents, property owners, and local stakeholders are welcome. See the flyers below for more information.
Meeting Details:
Meeting 1: Lakeview Flooding Meeting
Date: Wednesday, October 22nd
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Edward Hynes Charter-Lakeview, 900 Harrison Ave.
Meeting 2: St. Bernard Neighborhood Stormwater Project: Willie Hall Community Meeting
Date: Thursday, October 23rd
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: McDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School Auditorium, 4000 Roneagle Way
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Contact:
Sandra G. Thomas
Chief of Staff
Councilmember Eugene Green, District D
Sandra.Thomas@nola.gov
504.658.1044
 New Orleans City Council
The New Orleans City Council is the legislative branch of the New Orleans city government. The Council considers and enacts all local laws that govern the City of New Orleans. The Council also approves the operating and capital budgets for the City, as recommended by the mayor, and continually monitors revenues and expenditures for local government operations. The City Council is also the regulatory body for public utilities. It also reviews and has the final say on many land use and zoning matters, as well as considers major economic development projects for the City. As a Board of Review for Orleans Parish, the Council examines appeals of property tax assessments for real estate taxes and certifies tax rolls to the Louisiana Tax Commission. Other responsibilities of the Council include overseeing the operation of the public access television in Orleans Parish. Streaming video and video archives of the City Council's Regular and Committee meetings can be found on the City Council website.
The City Council is comprised of five districts and Councilmembers-at-large: Council President and Councilmember-at-Large JP Morrell; Council Vice President and Councilmember-At-Large Helena Moreno; District "A" Councilmember Joseph I. Giarrusso, III; District "B" Councilmember Lesli D. Harris; District "C" Councilmember Freddie King III; District "D" Councilmember Eugene J. Green, Jr.; and District "E" Councilmember Oliver M. Thomas, Jr.
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