Press Releases

Police, Fire and EMS call-takers and dispatchers to be honored at Council Meeting tomorrow

By admin on April 17, 2013

The New Orleans City Council, along with the Orleans Parish Communication District (OPCD), is celebrating the second full week of April (April 14-20) as National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. This annual celebration honors the thousands of women and men who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to 9-1-1 [...]

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Historical Landmark Reopens Sunday

By admin on January 18, 2013

This Sunday evening, January 20th, the Little Gem Saloon will hold a Grand Opening Party to announce the completion of the first business project aimed at revitalization of the historic 400 block of South Rampart Street. A historical landmark, the Little Gem Saloon was first opened in 1903, taking its place among other jazz clubs [...]

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Statement on the Sewerage and Water Board Rate Increase

By admin on December 5, 2012

The legislation before the City Council tomorrow to increase Sewerage and Water rates will not double the rates immediately. Sewerage and Water rates will each increase by 10% per year over eight years. Rates will not be doubled next year. In fact, this rate hike is 5% less than what was originally proposed under the [...]

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Budget Committee Meeting Today

By admin on September 27, 2012

Councilmember Clarkson, budget committee chair, will be holding a budget committee meeting from 2-4pm this afternoon in the Council Chambers. Presentations will be made by the Algiers Development District (ADD) and the New Orleans Federal Alliance (NOFA) in regards to a new CEA and how the TIF money will now flow to fund Federal City. [...]

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City Council President to hold community meeting on Federal City tomorrow

By admin on August 6, 2012

City Council President Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson, along with City Council Vice-President Stacy Head and District “C” Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer, will hold a community meeting to update Algiers on Federal City tomorrow. Presentations will be made on the accomplishments at Federal City and plans for the future. The meeting will take place Tuesday, [...]

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Special Council Meeting Time Change

By admin on July 25, 2012

Due to President Obama’s visit to New Orleans today, the special council meeting to select an interim member for District “E” has been moved to Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 9:00am in the Council Chambers, preceding the regular Council Meeting that will start at 10:00am. Click here for the special meeting agenda. Click here for the regular meeting [...]

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July 12 City Council Meeting Agenda

By admin on July 11, 2012

Among the Agenda items scheduled to be heard at tomorrow’s City Council meeting: The City Council will honor the memory of the late Richard M. “Buzzy” Gaiennie, CEO of Bridge House Local members of the Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. will appear before council to discuss the 54th Biennial International Boule and “Blue and Gold [...]

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Le Petit Theatre: A Star Is Reborn

By admin on June 27, 2012

I am so proud to share the following press release from Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre with you, not only personally, but also on behalf of the City of New Orleans. This is so important to our city’s history, culture and performing arts! NEW ORLEANS, LA – Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre announced [...]

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June 28 City Council Meeting Agenda

By admin on June 27, 2012

Among the Agenda items scheduled to be heard at tomorrow’s City Council meeting: Superintendent Ronal Serpas, Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Ret. Col. Jerry Sneed and Criminal Justice Commissioner James Carter will address the City Council regarding the Landrieu Administration’s efforts to prevent violence and reduce crime Richard Cortizas, City Attorney, will discuss legal advertising requirements relative [...]

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Statement on Changes at the Times-Picayune

By admin on June 13, 2012

June 13, 2012 — New Orleans City Council President Jacquelyn Brechtel Clarkson said the following about the changes at the Times-Picayune: “Less than a full-time newspaper is totally unacceptable to a world-class city, and obviously New Orleans is on its way to becoming a world-class city again! It is with deep regret that I have [...]

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