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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 23, 2026
Councilmember Hughes Joins Partners to Announce $78 Million VA Health Care Investment in New Orleans East
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Today, Councilmember Jason Hughes joined Mayor Helena Moreno, Congressman Troy Carter, VPG, and Vet Build LLC partners to announce an approximately $78 million investment in a new VA health care facility in New Orleans East.
The new facility will provide a residential setting where veterans can receive personalized care and support focused on their health, recovery, and greater independence.
The facility will include approximately 60 residential beds, along with dedicated spaces for personalized care, dining, recreation, fitness, and other services designed to support veterans during their stay.
The project also represents a significant investment along the Bullard corridor and could support additional development and economic activity in the surrounding area.
Representatives from Vet Build LLC, Hernandez Consulting & Construction, VPG, and other project partners joined the councilmember and other leaders for the announcement.
“This $78 million investment reflects my commitment to bringing major development and resources to New Orleans East,” said Councilmember Hughes. “This project will expand access to quality care for our veterans while bringing doctors, nurses, families, and new economic activity to our community. They will eat in our restaurants, shop in our stores, and support local businesses. This investment will serve as a catalyst for continued economic development along the Bullard corridor and throughout New Orleans East.”
“Today is another major win for New Orleans East, said Mayor Helena Moreno. “A $78 million investment in a new veterans wellness facility is a significant commitment to our veterans and to the future of this community. What makes this announcement even more significant is that it is part of a larger momentum we are building in New Orleans East.”
The investment will expand residential health care resources available to veterans while establishing a new health care presence in New Orleans East.
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Contact:
Justin McCorkle
Chief of Staff
Councilmember Jason Hughes, District E
Justin.McCorkle@nola.gov
504.877.4088
 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 also serves as the regulatory body for public utilities. It also reviews and has the final say on many land-use and zoning matters, and considers major economic development projects for the City. As the Board of Review for Orleans Parish, the Council reviews appeals of property tax assessments for real estate 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 are available 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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