Dear friends,
Today, Friday, June 2, is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. On this day and over the weekend, volunteers, nonprofit partner organizations, cultural organizers, and a series of landmarks and buildings will honor the ninth National Gun Violence Awareness Week. The weekend, June 3-5, is Wear Orange Weekend. The Day, weekend, and month are dedicated to honoring the lives taken and forever changed by gun violence.
Click here for more information on Gun Violence Awareness Week focus.
The impact on victims of gun violence is tragically profound. The goal of this motivating period includes: creating an environment that fosters support for victims of gun violence, providing and supporting services that enhance intervention and prevention, and supporting communities and individuals who are plagued by gun violence.
Too many people in our City have experienced pain and loss due to individuals using guns incorrectly and to hurt others. During this time, remember the victims of crime, and let us all support efforts to make our communities safer.
Thank you to the members of the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), Emergency Management Services (EMS), and the Orleans Parish Communications District for responding quickly and well to a recent incident in the Pontchartrain Park subdivision involving semi-automatic shots fired and injury. An elderly woman, terrified by shots fired at her house that wounded her daughter, was instructed by EMS to stanch the bleeding. She was comforted by the rapid arrival of multiple units of NOPD officers who responded quickly after the incident. The quick responding EMS team got two victims stabilized and quickly transported to a hospital.
One day, we will experience less violence in New Orleans. However, it is important to recognize the important role that first responders play in securing our communities and scenes that would have much worse results than for their intervention.
On a more positive note, please be advised that hundreds of summer jobs have already been filled by youth and that over 1500 NORDC summer day camp positions have been filled by New Orleans youth. In addition, as you can see below, there are still many activities with which youth can get involved this summer. Pools are opening next week, and the private sector is hiring young people. Here’s wishing all youth of New Orleans a safe, enjoyable, and productive summer.
Thank you to those investing in the many new houses and businesses under construction and opening in District D. We see you and appreciate your investments. In response, we work every day to facilitate the improvement of infrastructure. Progress is being made.
Residents are welcome to attend, and the many neighborhood associations of District D are encouraged to have representation, at the Neighborhood Engagement Roundtable meeting on Saturday, June 24. Representatives of the Department of Public Works and Sewerage and Water Board will be present to share plans and to explain ongoing operations. Much has been done, much is being done, with much to be done.
It’s going to be a busy and productive summer.
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Sincerely,
Councilman Eugene J. Green, Jr.
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CITY AND NOPD EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
There are over 550 vacant positions at City Hall. All positions offer health and retirement benefits, and all pay well above minimum wage. To learn more about open positions and apply, please click here.
In addition, over 300 of the unfilled city positions are within the New Orleans Police Department. One can join the NOPD as young as 20 years old, and there are few restrictions on older applicants. Apply, and take the civil service examination. Visit joinnopd.org.
Over $20,000 in Recruitment Incentives await those who join the NOPD from other departments across the state! There are also guaranteed pay raises and other excellent benefits.
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WHAT'S GOING ON AROUND DISTRICT D |
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NEW CONSTRUCTION IN DISTRICT D
A massive welcome to the new families and individuals in District D. Your new home investments are appreciated and will be rewarded.
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ROADWORK IN DISTRICT D
Street resurfacing and curb reconstruction continues in District D. Some jobs are complete, and some are underway.
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There is a pothole filler and a crew ready to work daily here in the Pines Village subdivision. There are tens of thousands of potholes to fill citywide. |
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ILLEGAL DUMPING ELIMINATION IN DISTRICT D
The Department of Sanitation continues to employ crews each day to pick up after the criminals who cause illegal dumps. Under the elevated expressway in the Seventh Ward, significant tax dollars are expended, and negative neighborhoods impact results. The public’s help is requested. If you see something, please call 3-1-1 or visit nola311.gov.
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Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited a New Orleans subject for alleged littering on May 27 in Orleans Parish. Agens cited Ronmel Funez-Matamoros, 28, for gross littering.
Agents were contacted in reference to a red truck possibly dumping trash near the Highway 90 (Chef Mentuer) and Highway 11 intersection. This intersection is a long-standing location for dumping and has been cleaned on multiple occasions.
Please click here for more information.
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BRIDGE CLOSURE: WESTBOUND & EASTBOUND LA 1264, SENATOR TED HICKEY/SEABROOK BRIDGE, ORLEANS PARISH ROADWORK
The Seabrook Bridge will be closed through June for repairs due to structural and electrical issues resulting from a marine accident. DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the work zone and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment.
Please click here for more information.
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE ON ST. BERNARD AVE. EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE 5
The City of New Orleans announced that the Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor Beverly Construction Inc. will further extend the closure of the northbound travel lanes in 5300 block of St. Bernard Avenue through Monday, June 5 at 5:30 p.m. During this time, northbound traffic will remain shifted to a single-traffic lane. The closure is a safety precaution until the final asphalt layer is placed.
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE AT ST. BERNARD AVE. AND NORTH BROAD ST.
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) contractor Wallace C. Drennan, will implement a temporary street closure in the 2600-3000 block of St. Bernard Ave. between Broad St. and Gentilly Blvd. for approximately two weeks. The closure is necessary to accommodate waterline installation work as part of the St. Bernard Transmission Main construction project.
During this time, St. Bernard Avenue between Broad St. and Gentilly Blvd. will not be accessible to vehicular traffic. The roadway is expected to reopen on Friday, June 9, 2023, at approximately 6 PM. As construction continues in the area, SWBNO outreach will update the public as the project progresses.
Please click here for more information.
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UPCOMING ENTERGY PLANNED OUTAGES IN DISTRICT D |
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SEWERAGE AND WATERBOARD UPDATES: PAVING WORK ORDER WEEKLY STATS |
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UPCOMING SYMPHONY BOOK FAIR FROM FRIDAY, JUNE 3 TO SUNDAY, JUNE 5
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NEW ORLEANS DANCE COLLECTIVE PRESENTS: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION ON SATURDAY, JUNE 4 |
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I-10 SERVICE ROADS CORRIDOR SAFETY ANALYSIS PUBLIC MEETING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 6
The New Orleans Regional Planning Commission and the City of New Orleans are working to assess infrastructure investment concepts, costs, and feasibility for making walking and biking safer along the I-10 Service Roads. This is part of an overall effort to invest in “Getting Around the East” safely.
Please join them at an open house public meeting: Tuesday, June 6, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the East New Orleans Regional Library, 5641 Read Blvd.
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POLICE COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD QUARTERLY PUBLIC MEETING ON THURSDAY, JUNE 15
The Quarterly Public Meeting of the 3rd District Police Community Advisory Board (PCAB) will be held on Thursday, June 15, at 6:00 p.m., at Edgewater Baptist Church, 5900 Paris Avenue. Board members are sought, and the public is invited to attend.
Please click here for more information.
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NO DREAM DEFERRED PRESENTS: WE WILL DREAM SHOWCASE UNTIL MONDAY, JUNE 19
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JOHNNY JACKSON, JR FOUNDATION TEENS BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMP |
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NEIGHBORHOOD LEADER'S ROUNDTABLE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 24
Neighborhood Engagement's 2nd Quarter Neighborhood Leaders' Roundtable is approaching! Come discuss Infrastructure with leadership from the City's Department of Public Works and the Sewerage & Water Board.
The roundtable will start with breakfast at 8:30 am, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at The Arbor Room in City Park, 12 Diagonal Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124.
Please click here to register.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT DILLARD UNIVERSITY
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ONGOING EVENTS IN DISTRICT D |
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RTA SERVICE ALERT: SUMMER SERVICES WILL BEGIN JUNE 4
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The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority's service changes, which take effect starting June 4, will bring minor adjustments to schedules on most lines.
Riders are encouraged to review the new periwinkle-colored transit schedules which are available on RTA buses, public libraries, and in the lobby of the Canal Street Facility located at 2817 Canal St. Digital copies are also available at norta.com and on the Le Pass mobile app.
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CLICK IT OR TICKET CAMPAIGN REMINDS DRIVERS: BUCKLE UP MAY 22 - JUNE 4 AND EVERYDAY
The NOPD is urging drivers to buckle up during the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) national Click It or Ticket high-visibility enforcement effort. The national seat belt campaign, which coincides with the Memorial Day holiday, runs from May 22 to June 4, 2023.
Please click here to read more. For more information on the Click It or Ticket mobilization, please visit NHTSA.gov.
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SUMMER 2023 YOUTHFORCE INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
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UPDATES FROM THE NAACP ACT-SO NEW ORLEANS |
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TENDER LOVE AND CARE ALLIED HEALTH TRAINING SERVICES PRESENTS: RIBBON CUTTING ON SUNDAY, JUNE 4 |
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SWBNO JOB FAIR ON FRIDAY, JUNE 9
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YOUTH AND TEENS SPASH DAY CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, JUNE 10 |
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FAMILIES HELPING FAMILIES LEARNING LAB EVERY MONDAY |
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2023 NORD TEEN CAREER SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM
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UPTOWN MUSIC THEATRE ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2023 PROGRAM DATES
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Uptown Music Theatre (UMT) is preparing for its 2023 summer programs, including auditions, casting, and rehearsals for kids ages 8-16. They are offering a tuition discount for families that register and pay their tuition in full on or before June 5, 2023, as well as offering a 10% sibling discount for families registering two children.
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MAYOR'S SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
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STEM FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDED BY STEM NOLA FELLOWS |
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REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN FOR THE COMMUNITY SAILING NEW ORLEANS 2023 SUMMER CAMP
CSNO's summer camp program offers young sailors ages 9 - 13 an opportunity to go outside of their comfort zone in a safe and supportive learning environment that nurtures leadership, teamwork, strategic thinking, perseverance, focus, communication skills, and confidence.
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Session 1 - 6/5/23 to 6/9/23
Session 2 - 6/19/23 to 6/23/23
Session 3 - 6/26/23 to 6/30/23
Session 4 - 7/10/23 to 7/14/23
Session 5 - 7/17/23 to 7/21/23
Session 6 - 7/24/23 to 7/28/23
Please click here for more information.
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REGISTER FOR JAZZ CAMP AT LOYOLA UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS THIS SUMMER
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ONGOING NORD PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES
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City Council District D includes five miles of lakefront, green space, and free sunsets. |
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Councilman Green reminds residents to coordinate an evacuation plan during this hurricane season. Thank you to the Office of Homeland Security, Emergency Preparedness, and members of the various branches of government who sponsored the Gulf Hurricane Awareness Tour stop at the Lakefront Airport. |
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Councilman Green with Howard Rodgers, lll, Executive Director of the New Orleans Council on Aging, and Rev. Fred Luter, Pastor of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, at a celebration sponsored by People's Health. The Johnny Jackson, Jr. Gospel Is Alive! |
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Councilman Green, a member of the Executive Committee of the Boy Scouts of America - Southeast Louisiana Council, meets at the world-famous Dooky Chase’s Restaurant with Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award Gala Committee members. The Gala will occur on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at 6:00 PM, at the Dillard University Lucien Pavilion Processional Schools and Science Building. |
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Councilman Green attends Senior Fest 2023, sponsored by the New Orleans Council on Aging. |
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This past weekend was great! It was good to see the New Orleans Coalition of Veterans building a house for a fellow veteran on Memorial Day. The house is being built with a container body, making it more sustainable and resilient. |
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Congratulations to Melvin Labat, elected the 2024 King Zulu 2024 this past Sunday. The historic Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, located in Council District D, is the only carnival organization that elects its King by popular vote of its membership. Congratulations on a well-ordered election season. |
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Congratulations to the 8th grade graduating class of Edward Hynes Parkview Charter School. Thank you to the administrators for their motivation and success in building young scholars. |
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Councilman Green, Gee Tucker, artist and strong supporter of the New Orleans arts industry, talented students of ballet, and a crowded house at Dixon Hall celebrated the spring concert of the renowned New Orleans Ballet Association (nobadance.com). NOBA offers tuition-free classes to families to fill the artistic needs of the residents of our city. NOBA’s lead partner is the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission. (NORDC.org).
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Councilman Green joined State Representative Matthew Willard, Seventh District New Orleans Police Commander Wayne DeLarge, additional NOPD officers, members and supporters of the Melia community, and others at the ribbon cutting for the headquarters of the Melia Neighborhood Association. |
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DISTRICT D BOUNDARIES
POPULATION: 82,514
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CONSTITUENT SERVICES LIAISONS |
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We have divided District D into four service areas, each with their own respective constituent services liaison. Please see below for your liaison contact!
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DISTRICT D COMMUNITY OFFICE HOURS AND RESOURCES |
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New Orleans City Council
Eugene J. Green, Jr. — District D
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