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.
Mayor-Elect Moreno presents her 2026 Budget Proposal
A new Mayor(-elect) has entered the chat, and since she’s also VP of City Council, she’s getting started early on making the changes she wants to see in the 2026 Budget. Yesterday, Mayor-Elect Moreno presented an amendment to the proposed 2026 City Operating Budget.
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.
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.
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.
What’s a bond?
With the November election fast approaching, there’s a lot of talk about municipal bonds. But what exactly is a bond, and why is it on your ballot? Here’s everything you need to know.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.