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City asks U.S. Supreme Court to review the state's nullification of a certified election
The city filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to review the Louisiana Supreme Court decision upholding Act 15, which abolished the elected Clerk of Criminal District Court after voters elected Calvin Duncan.
Delphine Rousseau, City Hall reporter · Oct 02, 2026
- NEW ORLEANS
City releases property tax impact calculator ahead of November 5 millage hearing
The October 1 tool lets homeowners estimate the monthly and yearly cost of a 2027 roll forward as the council prepares a public hearing on the millage rates.Delphine Rousseau, City Hall reporter · Oct 02, 2026 - NEW ORLEANS
The millage decision: hold the rate or raise $26 million
The council's annual property tax vote is the revenue side of the mayor's budget math.Delphine Rousseau, City Hall reporter · Sep 25, 2026 - NEW ORLEANS
Moreno's 2027 budget proposes a $100 million fix: cuts, one-time money, and a possible millage hike
The mayor's first spending plan closes a nine-figure gap with about $77 million in proposed cuts and $22 million in one-time sources. The council decides this fall.Delphine Rousseau, City Hall reporter · Sep 24, 2026 - NEW ORLEANS
Trash bills rise $8.25 a month under sanitation reset
The city says collections cover only $37.7 million of $62.5 million in costs. The council approved the reset on Sept. 3; the new rate takes effect Oct. 1.Delphine Rousseau, City Hall reporter · Sep 22, 2026