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New Orleans City Council approves amended 2026 budget after debate over $74M in added revenues
Summary
The council voted unanimously to adopt amended operating and expenditure ordinances for the 2026 budget after recognizing roughly $74 million in additional revenues — including ARPA reclassification, sewerage reimbursements, Wisner settlement proceeds and parking collections — and after hours of public comment urging protection for housing and city services.
The New Orleans City Council on Monday approved an amended 2026 operating budget that recognizes roughly $74 million in additional revenues and aims to protect frontline city services and avoid staff furloughs.
The council chair put forward an omnibus amendment to increase the general fund to approximately $799 million by recognizing $14.75 million in ARPA reclassification, $29.5 million in anticipated Sewerage & Water Board reimbursements, Wisner-related settlement receipts and projected parking enforcement collections. After debate and public comment, the amendment passed 7–0 and the council…
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