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Verite: RIDE panel discusses unsafe infrastructure, accessibility issues at annual State of Transit event
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Verite: RIDE panel discusses unsafe infrastructure, accessibility issues at annual State of Transit event

CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen moderated the panel discussion at RIDE New Orleans’ 2025 State of Transit event. Verite New Orleans covered the event.

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Verite: Council passes Moreno-helmed $1.59 billion budget

CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed on the community’s response to the budget cuts.

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The Advocate: New Orleans funds major infrastructure projects, picks Calvin Duncan as clerk. See full results.

CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed on the impact of the bond sale resolutions on the November 15th ballot.

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The Times-Picayune | Nola.com: New Orleans voters approve $510M for road repairs, Lafitte Greenway, and more

CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed about the organization’s role in the bond sale proposals, and the community perspectives heard.

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The Times-Picayune | Nola.com: City Hall spats, missed warnings: How New Orleans spiraled into 'wild' $160M budget crisis

Staff writers James Finn and Ben Myers interviewed CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen on how the City budget crisis unfolded and its impact on the community.

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Verite: Loss of $120M in expected FEMA funding threatens city’s ability to pay bills, officials say

CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed on the City’s 2025 budget crisis.

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WWLTV: National Fried Chicken Festival 2025 Guide: Food, music, and more

CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed on the organization’s “Meet the Candidates” experience at the festival.

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WWLTV: What’s at stake in New Orleans’ October election? Committee for a Better New Orleans launches voter guide

CBNO’s 2025 Election Guide was featured on WWLTV in advance of the Mayoral debate.

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Verite: New Orleans got $388 million in federal pandemic aid. Was that money well spent?

CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed on the community’s perspectives on New Orleans’ ARPA Allocations.

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Verite: Is the city of New Orleans facing a fiscal cliff? City officials disagree.

CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed on the City’s fiscal crisis, and the need for greater budget transparency.

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Avenue Magazine: Activist of the Year!
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Avenue Magazine: Activist of the Year!

We're proud of our Executive Director Nellie Catzen for being recognized in St Charles Avenue Magazine as a 2024 Activist of the Year!

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Cantrell rolls out proposed 2025 city budget

CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen spoke with Verite News about the 2025 Proposed budget.

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Biz: As Mayor Delays Budget Town Halls, How Will Public Have Its Say?

CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen spoke with Verite News about the City’s 2025 budget process.

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