Info at CBNO 10/16/25 Info at CBNO 10/16/25

WWLTV: New Orleans could lose curbside recycling, see delayed roadwork under budget cuts

WWLTV quotes public comments made by CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen at the City’s Budget hearings.

Info at CBNO 10/6/25 Info at CBNO 10/6/25

2026 Budget Hearings Schedule

The Proposed 2026 City Budget was released on October 1st, and the City Council has until December 1st to approve the budget. Now is where the change happens!

Info at CBNO 10/3/25 Info at CBNO 10/3/25

WWLTV: Voters want affordable housing, property taxes could rise in New Orleans budget proposal

CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed about the 2026 Proposed Budget on behalf of the Big Easy Budget Coalition.

Info at CBNO 10/2/25 Info at CBNO 10/2/25

First look at the 2026 Budget - WWL-TV Interview

CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen speaks with WWL-TV News about the 2026 budget at City Hall in New Orleans.

Info at CBNO 10/1/25 Info at CBNO 10/1/25

WWLTV: Facing a deficit, Mayor Cantrell proposes sales tax and fee hikes in final budget

CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed on the 2026 Proposed City Budget.

Info at CBNO 9/24/25 Info at CBNO 9/24/25

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.

Info at CBNO 9/24/25 Info at CBNO 9/24/25

Heads up! You may be voting in a new Council District

New City Council District maps go into effect in January, and your ballot on October 11th will reflect our new districts. For most people, your district will be the same as last election. But in Mid-City, Broadmoor, and Tremé, some people’s district has changed.

Info at CBNO 9/17/25 Info at CBNO 9/17/25

WWLTV & CBNO: Post-Debate Special

CBNO partnered with WWLTV on a post-debate special featuring extended candidate interviews, expert analysis and reaction from community stakeholders. CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was featured to discuss our partnership, initial impressions of the debate and how everyday residents are viewing the upcoming election.

Info at CBNO 9/16/25 Info at CBNO 9/16/25

WWLTV & CBNO: New Orleans Mayoral Debate

CBNO partnered with WWLTV to develop a robust and impactful Mayoral Debate, driven by the issues most important to New Orleans voters. CBNO worked with the news team to ensure that resident voices remained front and center in the debate content, questions, and presentation.

Info at CBNO 8/7/25 Info at CBNO 8/7/25

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.

Info at CBNO 7/25/25 Info at CBNO 7/25/25

How to make an informed vote

We’re electing a new Mayor, City Council, Sheriff, Assessor, and more this October. You want to be an informed voter, but how do you navigate all the information out there?

Info at CBNO 7/17/25 Info at CBNO 7/17/25

Your guide to elected positions

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.

Info at CBNO 5/30/25 Info at CBNO 5/30/25

PODCAST: Bringing Joy to Civic Engagement

We joined the team at ComfyStone Films on their Missions Bayou Podcast, and the episode is live! Executive Director Nellie Catzen sat down with hosts Josh and Maya to talk about our legacy of building leaders, engaging New Orleans residents and transforming civic engagement in New Orleans.