New Orleans City Council Archives

Congressman Troy Carter, City Leaders Demand Transparency and Accountability in Federal Immigration Sweep

December 10, 2025

Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. joined Mayor-Elect Helena Moreno, New Orleans City Councilmembers, and a coalition of civil rights, faith, and immigration advocates on December 5th to voice mounting concerns over the ongoing federal immigration sweep known as Operation Catahoula Crunch. The group called for immediate transparency from the U.S. Border Patrol, citing fears of […]

Why District A Needs Aimee McCarron: Competence, Clarity, and the Courage to Fix a Broken System

November 15, 2025

Tomorrow, District A voters will make a choice that reaches far beyond a single council seat. With New Orleans facing a massive budget shortfall, an overreliance on consultants, and chronic service failures, this election comes down to one fundamental question: who is ready to govern on day one? Aimee McCarron is that candidate. Her grasp […]

At New Orleans’ Fiscal Crossroads, Aimee McCarron and Holly Friedman Offer Diverging Paths

October 29, 2025

Editor’s note: The article previously indicated that only Holly Friedman earned the endorsement from United Teachers of New Orleans. The article has been updated to reflect both candidates were endorsed by UTNO. The Greater AFL-CIO has also endorsed both candidates. A Race Bigger Than One District The runoff for New Orleans City Council District A […]

City Council Candidate Changes Her Race at Qualifying

October 11, 2025

Is City Council District C candidate Kelsey Foster White or an American Indian? Qualifying to run for office in Orleans Parish is not a difficult process. Candidates are asked to bring their photo identification and the required fee. Working with the Clerk of Court’s staff, they fill out the official application and are then given […]

Aimee McCarron Will Focus on City Finances and City Services

October 10, 2025

“The voters of District A deserve a councilmember who has an in-depth knowledge of the City’s budget on Day One. We can’t afford to have someone who is not ready to go,” said Aimee McCarron, a candidate for New Orleans City Council District A. Until announcing her candidacy, McCarron – a self-professed budget geek – […]

New Orleans City Council Approves Healthy Workplace Program in Unanimous Vote

September 30, 2025

The New Orleans City Council has unanimously approved Step Up Louisiana’s Healthy Workplace Program, marking the second measure in the group’s Workers’ Bill of Rights policy package. The decision represents a significant victory for workers’ rights advocates and public health supporters. “We all deserve access to good jobs that allow us to take care of […]

Lawyers Close to Cantrell Trying To Extend Big Ticket Contracts

August 12, 2025

Belden Batiste, a candidate for the New Orleans City Council District D, said today that the City Council should not extend several multi-year no-bid legal contracts initially authorized by Mayor LaToya Cantrell more than five years ago. The Council’s Budget Audit Committee will review the proposed contract extensions as part of a long agenda […]

Morrell Seeks To Tighten Regulations on Council-Driven Vehicles

July 24, 2025

City Council President J.P. Morrell will introduce a motion at the council’s July 23 meeting which, if approved, will eliminate councilmembers’ staff from the list of authorized drivers of the City Council’s take-home vehicles and require that each operator have a valid driver’s license. This action comes after complaints from members of the public including […]

Displaced from the Start: Race, Housing, and Childhood Inequality in New Orleans

July 18, 2025

In New Orleans, a child’s chances at a stable, healthy, and hopeful life still depend heavily on the color of their skin. According to a report from the New Orleans Data Center, approximately one in three children in the city lives below the poverty line. But among Black children, that figure rises to a staggering […]

Belden “Noonie Man” Batiste: A Trusted Voice for the Voiceless

July 9, 2025

Editor’s note: This article is not an endorsement and does necessarily represent the views of the editorial board. “I want to be a champion for the citizens of New Orleans and not be labeled as a politician. I am proud that people in the community refer to me as a voice for the voiceless,” said […]

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