Mayor says city assisted hundreds after Westminster Towers power outage; owners, council report repairs complete

Mayor Mike Glazer and council members described Kenner's response to a power failure at Westminster Towers during the Oct. 2, 2025 council meeting, saying the city provided immediate aid and that owners later reported repairs were completed.

The mayor told the council that an electrical panel burned and left about 200 rooms without power for nearly three days. The city provided portable generators and fans, secured 38 hotel rooms for residents who could not be relocated, and coordinated with Kenner Fire Department personnel and Jefferson Transit to assist affected residents. “So the city stepped in what we could do and provided generators, fans for the residents that could not be relocated,” Mayor Glazer said.

Councilman Swarth reported he had been in touch with JEDCO and the building’s new owners, who said repairs were completed and the building was operational late Monday night. He said crews cleaned refrigerators for residents who had spoiled food, that vouchers were issued and that both elevators and the fire system were inspected; two smoke detectors by the front desk had been ordered and a follow-up inspection was scheduled.

Swarth and Mayor Glazer framed the response as a coordinated effort among departments: code enforcement, community development, general services, fire and transit assisted residents during the outage. Swarth said the building had been recently purchased and was undergoing renovations, which included electrical upgrades, and characterized the outage as an unfortunate timing issue early in the owner’s renovation program.

Council members thanked staff for rapid response, and staff said they would continue to monitor repairs and inspections. The council did not take a formal vote on emergency measures at the meeting, but documented vouchers issued to residents and a plan for finishing inspections.