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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 9, 2026
New Orleans City Council Issues Statement on City’s Decision to Withdraw Application from State Bond Commission
NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans City Council has issued a joint statement on the City's decision to withdraw the application from the State Bond Commission.
"It is disappointing that the City's financial needs have become the subject of political disagreement rather than collaborative problem-solving. New Orleans is an economic hub and powerhouse that anchors revenue for the State of Louisiana as a whole. Simply put, when New Orleans wins, Louisiana wins.
The City Council supports Mayor Moreno's decision to withdraw the City's application before next week's Bond Commission meeting.
Now is not the time to waver. There is simply too much on the line to get distracted with politics. Together we stand united for a better New Orleans and a better tomorrow."
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Contact:
Monet Brignac-Sullivan
Director of Communications
Councilmember JP Morrell, City Council President
Monet.Brignac-Sullivan@nola.gov
504.658.1072
 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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