NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans today announced the launch of a public education campaign to inform residents about the upcoming 2025 Bond Sale propositions, which will appear on the ballot for voter consideration on November 15.
The campaign will provide clear, factual information to help voters understand the proposed bond package—totaling $510 million—and how it supports the City’s long-term goals for infrastructure improvement, climate resilience, and affordable housing.
The proposed bond sale will NOT result in new taxes or tax increases. The funds would be repaid over time using the City’s existing property tax rate dedicated to voter-approved bond debt.
Voters will decide on three separate bond propositions, allowing them to consider each individually:
- Proposition 1 – Affordable Housing: $45 million
- Funding for new and rehabilitated affordable housing across New Orleans
- Proposition 2 – Infrastructure: $415 million
- Improvements to streets, parks, energy systems, public facilities, and green infrastructure
- Proposition 3 – Drainage & Stormwater Management: $50 million
- Investments to reduce flooding and improve water management systems
Why This Matters
Bond funding provides one-time resources for major capital projects without affecting the City’s annual operating budget or reducing services. Previous bond issuances—such as the 2019 bond program—have successfully funded local projects across nearly every neighborhood, improving roads, public safety facilities, and parks.
These investments strengthen neighborhood resilience, enhance public safety, and reduce long-term costs associated with emergency repairs and infrastructure failure.
Oversight and Accountability
Project lists for infrastructure and stormwater improvements are established by City Council resolution and may only be changed through the Council’s Public Works Committee. Additional oversight by advisory committees will ensure transparency, fiscal responsibility, and public accountability throughout the bond process. A list of the proposed bond projects can be found here.
How the Bond Process Works
If approved by voters, the City would issue general obligation bonds to investors, providing the capital needed to begin projects immediately. Debt would be repaid over time through the existing 14.5-mill property tax rate—not through new taxes. Bond sales typically occur in phases, as seen in the 2019 bond cycle with issuances in 2021 and 2024.
Public Education Campaign
Through community meetings, digital outreach, printed materials, and neighborhood engagement, the City aims to ensure residents have access to accurate, nonpartisan information ahead of the election. The campaign will detail how bond funding works, what projects could be supported, and how residents can stay informed.
To view more information regarding the 2025 Bond Proposition, visit the City’s website.