Rules of the New Orleans City Council
Weekly Crime Statistics
 Violent crime reductions must continue. The progress since the dark year of 2022 is the result of many factors, including support for the law enforcement community and the involvement of residents.
There are pressures on New Orleans that are in excess of what exists on municipalities and in rural areas in the remainder of Louisiana. Millions of visitors, financial pressures imposed by state restrictions, historic neglect of certain communities, and more. We are required to do more. Nola311.org. JoinNOPD.org.
 
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Temporary Lane Shift Eastbound on Leon C. Simon Drive beginning March 2
NEW ORLEANS, LA - Beginning Monday, March 2, 2026, the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works (DPW), in coordination with its contractor, Barriere Construction Company, LLC, will implement a temporary eastbound lane shift on Leon C. Simon Drive at Waldo Drive for approximately one month to accommodate paving work at the intersection. Read More
Orleans Parish Registrar Urges Votes to Update Registration Information Before May 16, 2026, Closed Party Primary
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Orleans Parish Registrar of Voters Lisa Manning Bridges is encouraging all voters to review and update their voter registration information in advance of Louisiana’s Closed Party Primary Election scheduled for May 16, 2026.
Louisiana’s new Closed Party Primary applies to the following offices:
- United States Senate
- United States Representative
- Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE)
- Public Service Commissioner
- Louisiana Supreme Court Justice
Under the Closed Party Primary system, voters must be registered with a political party to participate in that party’s primary election for the offices listed above. Voters with no party affiliation will not be eligible to vote in those party primaries, without declaring a party. Read More
Delta Utilities to Offer Financial Assistance for Louisiana Customers
Delta Utilities, the company that recently acquired Entergy’s natural gas business in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, will offer financial assistance to customers struggling with their gas bills after “unexpected” financial hardship, the company announced Wednesday.
The program, named DU Cares, will directly pay up to $250 to a qualifying customer’s natural gas account per year, according to a news release.
Delta Utilities partnered with the United Way of Southeast Louisiana to begin the program, and applications for assistance will be reviewed by United Way. Read More
Mayor Helena Moreno Announces City Legislative Agenda Focused on Fiscal Stability and More Effective Basic Services
NEW ORLEANS, LA—Today, Mayor Helena Moreno announced the city’s state legislative agenda, a group of proposed bills focused on delivering on her priorities for the people of New Orleans.
“I ran for Mayor promising to bring people together to press our city in a new direction and deliver on change through collaboration and urgency of action,” said Mayor Moreno.“ This agenda, which was shaped and guided through deep engagement with our legislative leaders, our delegation, and with stakeholders in and across the region; centers on stabilizing our city budget and building new pathways to deliver on better services for all New Orleanians.” Read More
City of New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways Offers Free Wood Chips to Residents
NEW ORLEANS, LA — The City of New Orleans Department of Parks & Parkways is pleased to announce that free wood chips will be available to Orleans Parish residents every Saturday from March 7 through May 30, between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., at 1 Green Parade Lane, New Orleans, Louisiana. Read More
City of New Orleans Launches Municipal and Traffic Court Diversion Program
NEW ORLEANS, LA —The New Orleans City Attorney’s Office has launched a new Diversion Program at Municipal and Traffic Court, offering an alternative to convictions and jail time. This initiative is for eligible individuals with the goal of addressing the causes of low-level, non- violent offenses by offering the participants services in substance abuse, mental health support and other necessary programs that strive to eliminate recidivism. Read More
City of New Orleans 2026 Property Tax Bills are Now Available
NEW ORLEANS, LA - The City of New Orleans Bureau of Treasury 2026 property tax bills are available. Taxpayers will have until February 28, 2026, to submit payments before interest accrues at 1% per month Homeowners in Orleans Parish can access their tax bills online via https://nola.gov/find-tax-bill/. Read More
Make Your Voice Heard: Moreno Administration Survey
Mayor Moreno has launched a citywide survey to hear from residents and community leaders from every corner of New Orleans. Your voice will help set priorities for her new term – on everything from infrastructure and public safety to housing, jobs, and quality of life. The survey is available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Make your voice heard at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/nola_survey
NOPD's Citizen's Police Academy Spring Session
The New Orleans Police Department will host its Citizen's Police Academy spring session beginning Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 5:00pm. Residents can register using the link below or scan the QR code. Applications are accepted until March 1, 2026. Read More
Congressman Troy A. Carter,Sr's LA-02 Congressional Art Competition
Calling all high school artists in LA-02!
I am excited to once again kick off the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. This annual tradition is a timely and powerful reminder of how art can challenge injustice and spark meaningful dialogue, and I am eager to showcase the incredible artistic talent of high school students across Louisiana’s 2nd District.
This prestigious competition offers students a unique opportunity to express their creativity on a national stage. The winning piece from our district will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel in the U.S. Capitol Building, allowing our students to share their work with a broad audience and gain national recognition for their skills.
Eligibility:
Open to all high school students who reside in Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District (LA-02). Artwork must be the creation of a single student.
Size Restrictions:
Artwork must be two-dimensional. Each framed artwork cannot be larger than 26 inches high, 26 inches wide, 4 inches deep, and 15 pounds. If your artwork is selected as the winning piece, it must arrive in Washington, D.C., framed. Even when framed, it must still measure no larger than the maximum dimensions.
Acceptable Media:
Work entered must be in the original medium (i.e., not a scanned reproduction of a painting, drawing, etc.). Artwork can include:
- Paintings: oil, acrylics, watercolor, etc.
- Drawings: colored pencil, pencil, ink, marker, pastels, charcoal (charcoal and pastel must be fixed)
- Collages: must be two-dimensional
- Prints: lithographs, silkscreen, block prints
- Mixed Media: use of more than two mediums such as pencil, ink, watercolor, etc.
- Computer-generated art
- Photographs
Each entry must be original in concept, design, and execution.
Deadline:
All entries must be submitted to either 650 Poydras St, Suite 2525, New Orleans, LA, 70130 or River Parishes Community College Gonzales Technical Training Center, 925 W. Edenborne Pkwy, Rm T117, Gonzales, LA 70737 by April 20, 2026.
Exhibition and Prizes:
The winning artwork will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel in the U.S. Capitol Building from June 2026 through May 2027. Do not submit artwork that you need for other purposes during that period. My office and Southwest Airlines will sponsor two flights for the winner to attend the national awards reception in Washington, D.C.
Student Information and Release Form:
Each entrant must submit a Student Information and Release Form, which is available on our website.
Students should include contact information that will be valid for several years. For instance, students, especially seniors, should include a personal email address rather than a school email address.
The second page of the Student Information and Release Form contains legal releases and a certification that the artwork is original in design and execution. The student, an art teacher, and a parent or guardian must sign where appropriate. Entries without signed originality certifications and artwork releases may not be accepted.
A TYPED copy of the Student Information and Release Form, signed by the teacher, a parent or guardian, and the student, must be securely attached to the back of the artwork. Please retain a copy for your records.
Additional Guidelines:
Additional Guidelines can be found on the House.gov Congressional Art Competition page.
If you would like more information on the annual Congressional Art Competition, please call our flagship office at (504) 288-3777.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out. I look forward to seeing your school's impressive talent!
Sincerely,
Troy A. Carter, Sr.
Member of Congress
NOLA-PS Celebrates The Leah Chase School's Acceptance into Louisiana A+ Schools at LSU Network
NOLA Public Schools (NOLA-PS) is excited to announce the acceptance of The Leah Chase School (TLC School) into the Louisiana A+ Schools Network at LSU (LAA+), with the school officially joining the network in Summer 2026.
Named in honor of Leah Chase, the iconic New Orleans chef, culture bearer, and civil rights leader, The Leah Chase School aims to embody the unique cultural traditions and artistic heritage of our city.This partnership reinforces NOLA-PS' dedication to academic excellence, cultural affirmation, and holistic child development for The Leah Chase School, which perfectly aligns with our commitment to high-quality instruction, student-centered learning, and continuous improvement.
As part of the LAA+ Schools model, The Leah Chase School will participate in three years of comprehensive, schoolwide professional development. This includes annual Summer Institutes, instructional coaching, classroom observations, leadership development, and collaborative opportunities within the network. The model empowers educators to integrate the arts and New Orleans' rich cultural elements into core academic instruction with purpose and consistency.
For more information, visit www.nolapublicschools.com.
Help Shape Flood Solutions for the Hung Dao Heritage Garden Project
The City of New Orleans, in partnership with Song CDC and Wingate Engineers, invites residents to attend the 2nd community meeting for the Hung Dao Heritage Garden Project in Lower Algiers on Sunday, March 15 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church (6450 Kathy Ct.). Read More
MSY Ranked as One of the Best in North America
 Passengers rank New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport as one of North America's best for the fifth year in a row.
Click here for the good news: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CLvQPpGdk/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Five Facts to Dispel Myths About Coyotes in Neighborhoods
 Provided by Jeff Galpin, Wildlife Control Specialist
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Coyotes are not targeting people.
- There are no known reports of coyotes attacking people in our area. They are naturally cautious and typically run away when confronted with loud noises, yelling, or other assertive hazing.
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Coyotes are drawn by food sources—not neighborhoods themselves.
- Leaving pet food out, maintaining outdoor cat feeding stations, uncovered trash, and accessible compost attract coyotes. This is especially true near wetlands and areas with high rodent activity.
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Coyotes help control pests but will take easy prey if available.
- Coyotes commonly eat rats, possums, and other small animals. However, unattended outdoor cats or small pets can be at risk, which is why pets should not be left outside.
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Leashing pets and supervising animals reduces conflicts.
- Always walk dogs on a leash and keep pets indoors when unsupervised. These simple steps significantly lower the likelihood of negative encounters.
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Coyotes typically travel in small family groups, not large packs.
- They usually move in groups of two to three and expand into areas only as long as food is readily available. When resources decline, they naturally relocate.
Spring 2026 Civic Leadership Academy Applications Now Open
The Mayor’s Community Engagement Office is excited to announce that we’re preparing to launch our next cohort of the Civic Leadership Academy, an engaging 8 week education program that provides residents with an in-depth look at City government. The program includes tours, hands-on demonstrations and presentations that give participants an insider view of how the City of New Orleans operates.
With this knowledge, participants are better equipped to lead collective action towards the advancement of neighborhoods and residents’ quality of life. Read More
LDEQ invites eligible projects to apply for Clean Water State Revolving Fund support
BATON ROUGE, LA — The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) is seeking qualified projects to be considered for funding through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) for State Fiscal Year 2026.
CWSRF provides low interest financing to support water quality improvement projects across Louisiana — including wastewater treatment, sewer overflow mitigation, stormwater management, and other eligible clean water initiatives. For the 2026 funding cycle, eleven project types are eligible to receive CWSRF assistance. Read more
LASCPA Cessation of Services
Illegal Dumping Notice
Owners of property and residents of certain areas District D are encouraged to assist in the crackdown on illegal dumping. Share your surveillance videos at nola311.org. Warrants have been issued, and arrests have been made.
Illegal dumpers have been paid to properly haul their loads to landfills but choose to dump in neighborhoods under the cover of darkness.
Graffiti Notice
 The art work on Franklin Avenue near the Edgewood Heights subdivision has been damaged by destructive persons who target certain communities. The fine for writing on property that one does not own starts at $500.00. This is vandalism, and not art. Report what is seen at nola311.org. Perpetrators: please stop.
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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First 72+ Annual Friday Fish Fry
Office of Economic Development Business Information Sessions Starting March 10th
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MLK Commemorative Art Exhibition at the Ashe Cultural Arts Center and Ashe Power House
Re-Opening of the Hollygrove Community Fridge & Pantry on March 13th
5th Annual Health and Wellness Family Expo in New Orleans East On March 14th
4th Annual Station for Health with the Steppers for Health on March 15th
 The Coalition for Quality Transit's Next Meeting On March 21st
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18th Annual City of New Orleans and the Greater New Orleans Pest Control Association Termite Academy on March 25th & 26th
One Day Heat Study Presentation on March 26th
Danny Barker Festival on March 28th Lineup
PCEC x BYF NOLA Men’s Health Event on April 11th
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Girls on the Run New Orleans Information
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New Year. New Updates. ✨
We won't take up too much of your time! Just dropping by to give you the highlights:
What you need to know:
- Volunteer twice weekly and change the lives of local girls!
- Bring GOTR to your school or start a community team at a park near you.
- Charity Runners get exclusive race-day perks, including admission to our famous post-race GOTR party tent, and make a HUGE impact on sustaining our scholarship program.
- Please share if you know of any undergraduate students who may be interested.
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Applications for ACT-SO 2025-2026 Now Open
United Way of Southeast Louisiana Inspired Up Program
French Quarter Festival
Just a one time early FYI for your calendar. The Mardi Gras season parades have begun ... so, might as well look ahead.
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View the Full Schedule Here
RTA February Newsletter
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Department of Code Enforcement January/February Newsletter
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Yeah You Right: News from the French Market March Newsletter
 
NORD Commission Newsletter
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