What do the elected officials on your ballot actually do?

On October 11th, New Orleans will have a municipal election to elect a new Mayor, City Council, Sheriff, Assessor, and Clerk of Criminal District Court. In order to make an informed vote, it’s important to understand what’s at stake, and what each position is responsible for.

In a year marked by uncertainty, the Committee for a Better New Orleans leaned into possibility—and our community showed up.

Here's a list of the boards that have one or more seats expiring on June 30th:

This week, we say farewell to our Organizer and Storyteller, D.D. DuBois.

We love you, New Orleans.

Hey neighbor,

I hope you're doing ok after yesterday's horrific attack on Bourbon St.  A Federal investigation is underway, and the City's emergency responses are in full swing. As information continues to emerge, we're sharing a roundup of resources for you here. Check out below for ways you can get or offer help in the wake of the crisis.

On December 4, 2024, we at the Committee for a Better New Orleans (CBNO) hosted an unforgettable evening—our “Celebration of Leaders”—to honor the incredible accomplishments of our Leadership Forum alumni and the graduating cohort of 2024. It was a night filled with gratitude, inspiration, and a deep sense of community.

At the heart of New Orleans lies a community-driven vision for equity, safety, and opportunity: the Big Easy Deal. This bold proposal, championed by the Big Easy Budget Coalition (BEBC), sought to address the root causes of poverty, violence, and systemic inequities by investing $125.5 million into affordable housing, youth services, food security, and community safety initiatives.

The City budget is the single most important decision the City makes each year. Your voice matters -- it's YOUR money. If you care about potholes getting filled, housing getting built or flooding getting better, you care about the budget. 

The great news is -- you don't have to be an expert to get involved! Here's your guide to making a difference in the City of New Orleans’ proposed $1.78 Billion budget for next year.

POLLS ARE OPEN 7AM-8PM ON NOVEMBER 5TH ELECTION DAY. EARLY VOTING IS OCT 18 - OCT 29.

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Why are we voting?

The purpose of this election is to vote on candidates for the offices of President and Vice-President of the United States, U.S. Representative 2nd Congressional District, plus one State-wide Constitution change, and two Parish-wide Charter changes.

This is your first opportunity to learn how the Mayor and her team plan to spend over $700 million of your taxes, fines, fees, and other public money in 2025. This is the money that goes toward fixing streets and infrastructure, community mobility and safety, picking up trash, operating community programs, and keeping the government running. It's your money, so you have a say in what happens with it.  Here's what you need to know.