A few incumbent New Orleans politicians are entering a pivotal City Council election with big war chests while less ...

New Orleans City Councilmember Joe Giarrusso says he won’t seek an at-large seat in next fall’s election. Giarrusso is currently in his second term as the city's District A council member.

The settlement with the school board was brokered last fall by the New Orleans City Council and Cantrell’s own top deputy, ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It was announced Monday, Nov. 11, that New Orleans City Councilmember ... of his joining the firm, Giarrusso will not seek an at-large council seat. In a post to X, the ...

The New Orleans City Council has joined the Orleans Parish School Board's lawsuit against Mayor LaToya Cantrell's administration, arguing that the School Board is owed millions and that Cantrell ...

NEW ORLEANS — In a show of unity Monday ... that and we will work out in court when that happens,” said Giarrusso. The city council will hold a special meeting on February 11, 2025, to ...

BACK HERE AT HOME, SOME NEW ... COUNCIL MEMBERS SAY THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER WILL NOT SIGN OFF ON THE AGREED UPON DEAL, SAYING THERE WASN’T ONE. BUT BUDGET CHAIR JOE GIARRUS ...

NEW ORLEANS — Even after a nearly five-hour meeting in City Council Chambers Tuesday, Council members are still confused as to why Mayor Cantrell seemingly backed out of what they thought was done.

New Orleans City Councilmembers say they plan to crack down on how Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s administration spends money. Councilmembers JP Morrell, Helena Moreno, Joe Giarrusso and Freddie King ...