NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans is seeing continued progress at the State Capitol, with essential components of its legislative agenda advancing, both focused on modernizing services, strengthening public safety, and planning for the future.
This week, the city advanced legislation catalyzing development in New Orleans’ historic West End (HB892); resetting revenue streams to stabilize public safety funding (HB463); and piloting local infrastructure innovation through SB384.
“This is about making government work better for our people,” said Mayor Helena Moreno. “We’re unlocking innovation, strengthening public safety, and building for the future.”
“Mayor Moreno’s goal is for a better New Orleans,” said CAO Joe Giarrusso. “That can only happen with innovation and investing in the future. The Economic Development District is a perfect example of innovation and investment to keep resources such as infrastructure, police, and sanitation committed to the West End project.”
HB 892 which creates an economic development district to manage land, enter into contracts and oversee development.
HB 463 gives local leaders the flexibility to invest in emergency communications systems by updating the service charge to better reflect local needs. This will support faster response times and ensure 911 systems remain modern, reliable, and ready when residents need them most.
SB 384 developed in partnership with Newlab New Orleans would allow the creation of a Pilot Innovation Hub to test real-world solutions to challenges like flooding, infrastructure, and coastal protection, while supporting business growth and economic development.
Together, these measures reflect a clear priority: delivering smarter solutions and better services for residents.
Under Mayor Moreno’s leadership and in collaboration with the New Orleans City Council and the Orleans delegation, the City of New Orleans has adopted a full legislative agenda focused on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and government reform. You can read the agenda here on the city’s website.
The city’s legislative team continues to work daily to advance the agenda on behalf of the people of New Orleans. The state legislative session in Baton Rouge, which began in March, runs through June.