It’s your moment: Where to show up for the 2027 Budget Process

The City of New Orleans’ 2027 Budget season is heating up! The City’s money is your money, and you should have a say in how it’s spent. Here’s your chance to make your voice heard in the City’s most important decision.

Mayor’s Budget Community Meetings: Sept 8-17

What to Expect:

The Mayor will host seven community meetings across the City. While we haven’t heard yet what the format of those meetings will be, we’re expecting a presentation of the Mayor’s priorities for the budget, a discussion of the budget crisis, and an opportunity for public comment.

Where & When to Show Up:

For all meetings, doors will open at 5:30pm and the meeting will be from 6-7:30pm.

• Tuesday, September 8th - District E (9th Ward): Andrew P. Sanchez Multi-Service Center, 1616 Fats Domino Ave

• Wednesday, September 9th - District D: Beacon Light Baptist Church, 1937 Mirabeau Ave

• Thursday, September 10th - District C (Westbank): Martin Behrman Charter School, 715 Opelousas Ave

• Monday, September 14th - District E (NOLA East): Household of Faith Church, 9300 I-10 Service Road

• Tuesday, September 15th - District B: Walter L. Cohen High School, 3575 Baronne St

• Wednesday, September 16th - District C (Eastbank): Phillis Wheatley Community School, 2300 Dumaine St

• Thursday, September 17th - District A: Christian Brothers School, 4600 Canal St

Mayor’s Budget Presentation to City Council: Sept. 22

What to Expect:

The Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer will present the proposed budget to City Council; and the City’s Proposed 2027 Operating Budget will be released to the public online.

Where & When to Show Up:

Tuesday, September 22, 10am at City Council Chambers, First Floor of City Hall, 1300 Perdido St.

City Council Budget Hearings: Sept 28-Oct 28

What to Expect:

Each City Department will present their proposed budget to City Council. Councilmembers will ask questions, and the public is invited to attend and make public comments.

Where & When to Show Up:

All Council Budget Hearings take place in Council Chambers, First Floor of City Hall, 1300 Perdido St. Here’s the schedule:

September 29, 2026 9:30 AM (Day 1)

1. Tax Levy Ordinance – Proposed Millage Rates

2. Department of Finance (First Deputy Mayor and CAO)

   • Accounting

   • Purchasing

   • Revenue

   • Treasury

   • Retirement

   3. Chief Administrative Office (First Deputy Mayor and CAO)

   • Office of Budget and Management

   • Office of Information and Technology

   • Office of Service and Innovation

   • Office of Performance and Accountability

   • Office of Employee & Labor Relations

   • Office of Sustainability (Deputy CAO – Meagan Williams)

   4. Orleans Parish School Board & Agenda for Children – Millage

   5. Civil Service

September 30, 2026 9:30 AM (Day 2)

1. Orleans Parish Coroner

2. Public Safety (Deputy Mayor – Michael Harrison)

   • New Orleans Police Department

   • New Orleans Fire Department

   • Homeland Security

   • Public Safey and Support

   • Juvenile Justice Intervention Center

   • Criminal Justice Coordination

   • Orleans Parish Communications District

October 5, 2026 9:30 AM (Day 3)

1. Capital Budget

2. Five Year Capital Plan

3. CAO – Office of Capital Projects Administration

4. Department of Property Management

   • Real Estate Records

5. Department of Public Works

October 07, 2026 9:30 AM (Day 4)

1. Mayor’s Office - CORE (Deputy Mayors Kevin Ferguson and Renee Lapeyrolerie)

   • IGR

   • Communications

   • Neighborhood Engagement

   2. Law Department (Deputy Mayor – City Attorney Charline Gipson)

   3. New Orleans Aviation Board

October 08, 2026 9:30 AM (Day 5)

1. Economic Development (Deputy Mayor Jeffrey Schwartz)

   • Office of Economic Development

   • Office of Community Development

   • Workforce Development

   • Cultural Economy/Film

   • Nighttime Economy

   • Supplier Diversity

   2. New Orleans Building Corporation

   3. NORA

   4. Health and Human Services (Deputy Mayor Dr. Jennifer Avegno)

   • Health Department

   • EMS

   • Office of Homeless Support and Services

October 19, 2026 9:30 AM (Day 6)

1. City Services (Deputy CAO – Austin Wilty)

   • Department of Safety and Permits

   • Department of Code Enforcement

   • Department of Sanitation

   • City Planning Commission

   • Historic District Landmarks Commission

   • Vieux Carre Commission

   • Parks and Parkways

   • NORD + Parks Millage

October 21, 2026 9:30 AM (Day 7)

1. Criminal District Court

2. Juvenile Court

3. New Orleans District Attorney’s Office

4. Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office

5. Orleans Parish Public Defender’s Office

October 22, 2026 9:30 AM (Day 8)

1. Municipal and Traffic Court

2. Clerk of Orleans Parish

3. Office of Inspector General & Ethics Review Board

4. Office of Independent Police Monitor

5. French Market Corp

6. Regional Transit Authority

7. Algiers Development District

8. Bio District

9. New Orleans Public Library

October 28, 2026 9:30 AM (Day 9)

1. Municipal Participation in Civic Affairs

   • Total Community Action

   • New Orleans Council on Aging

   • Louisiana SPCA

   • Arts Council of New Orleans

   • New Orleans Tourism and Culture Fund

   2. New Orleans Municipal Yacht Harbor

October 29, 2026 9:30 AM (Day 10)

Extra Day if needed.

City Council Votes to Adopt the Budget: Nov 9

What to Expect:

The City Council will vote to adopt a budget. Often, there is a list of changes available to the public in the Council Chambers, but the changes may not be incorporated into the budget book that the City lists online. The public will be allowed to make 2-minute public comments.

Where & When to Show Up:

Thursday, November 19th, 2026 at 10am at City Council Chambers, First Floor City Hall, 1300 Perdido St.