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City Council overrides mayor’s veto, adopts 2026 operating budget
Summary
The New Orleans City Council voted to override the mayor’s veto of two 2026 operating-budget ordinances after extended debate about revenues, service cuts and assumptions; both overrides passed unanimously, 7–0, and members said they had identified roughly $75 million in additional revenues to preserve essential services.
The New Orleans City Council voted on Dec. 18 to override the mayor’s veto of two 2026 operating-budget ordinances, moving forward with the spending plan the council said it had negotiated with administration staff and transition-team representatives.
Council members described tense deliberations about revenues and service cuts. "The charter requires that we pass a budget," Council member Morrell said, criticizing the mayor for vetoing…
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