News & Press
CBNO provides nonpartisan analysis and civic education on New Orleans issues including the city budget, elections, community engagement, and related policy. Our work is regularly featured in local and national media.
Featured Coverage
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen moderated the panel discussion at RIDE New Orleans’ 2025 State of Transit event. Verite New Orleans covered the event.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed on the community’s response to the budget cuts.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed on the impact of the bond sale resolutions on the November 15th ballot.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed about the organization’s role in the bond sale proposals, and the community perspectives heard.
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.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed on the City’s 2025 budget crisis.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed on the organization’s “Meet the Candidates” experience at the festival.
CBNO’s 2025 Election Guide was featured on WWLTV in advance of the Mayoral debate.
TV & Radio Appearances
WWLTV quotes public comments made by CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen at the City’s Budget hearings.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed about the 2026 Proposed Budget on behalf of the Big Easy Budget Coalition.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen speaks with WWL-TV News about the 2026 budget at City Hall in New Orleans.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed on the 2026 Proposed City Budget.
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.
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.
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.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen joined the WWL-TV Morning Show team to invite the public to our annual Block Party.
Archive
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen moderated the panel discussion at RIDE New Orleans’ 2025 State of Transit event. Verite New Orleans covered the event.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed on the community’s response to the budget cuts.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed on the impact of the bond sale resolutions on the November 15th ballot.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed about the organization’s role in the bond sale proposals, and the community perspectives heard.
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.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed on the City’s 2025 budget crisis.
WWLTV quotes public comments made by CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen at the City’s Budget hearings.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed about the 2026 Proposed Budget on behalf of the Big Easy Budget Coalition.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen speaks with WWL-TV News about the 2026 budget at City Hall in New Orleans.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed on the 2026 Proposed City Budget.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed on the organization’s “Meet the Candidates” experience at the festival.
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.
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.
CBNO’s 2025 Election Guide was featured on WWLTV in advance of the Mayoral debate.
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.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed on the community’s perspectives on New Orleans’ ARPA Allocations.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen joined the WWL-TV Morning Show team to invite the public to our annual Block Party.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen was interviewed on the City’s fiscal crisis, and the need for greater budget transparency.
We're proud of our Executive Director Nellie Catzen for being recognized in St Charles Avenue Magazine as a 2024 Activist of the Year!
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen spoke with Verite News about the 2025 Proposed budget.
CBNO Executive Director Nellie Catzen spoke with Verite News about the City’s 2025 budget process.