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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 17, 2026
New Orleans City Council Reschedules June 18th Regular Meeting Due to Weather
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Due to the anticipated severe weather, the New Orleans City Council's Regular Meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 18th, has been rescheduled.
The Meeting will now take place on Wednesday, June 24th at 10 AM in the City Council Chamber at City Hall. The Council's decision was made out of an abundance of caution in consultation with the Mayor's office and the New Orleans Office of Coordination and Emergency Management (NOCEM) to ensure the safety of staff, councilmembers, and members of the public who may attend the meeting. Additional updates and meeting information will be posted on the Council's website and social media channels.
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Contact:
CouncilCommunications@nola.gov
504.658.1117
 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 Matthew Willard; District "A" Councilmember Aimee McCarron; District "B" Councilmember Lesli D. Harris; District "C" Councilmember Freddie King III; District "D" Councilmember Eugene J. Green, Jr.; and District "E" Councilmember Jason Hughes.
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