Dear friends,
This weekend, the National Fried Chicken Festival is returning after a hiatus due to the pandemic. It has chosen to bring its event to the New Orleans Lakefront in District D. Check out the flyer below.
Thank you to the people and government agencies who invest in District D and our city. We appreciate the new housing starts, festivals, and community activities. We're also thankful for the City government departments that respond to the many concerns of our citizens and offices. This week, Sanitation, Code Enforcement, Safety and Permits, Parks and Parkways, and others got a good deal of work done. There are scores of calls and e-mail-generated concerns each week in District D alone.
Later this month, the mayor's office will host a Neighborhood Summit on Saturday, October 29, and I encourage you to sign up now. We expect a significant representation of this district's many communities, neighborhood associations, churches, and residents.
I hope to see you in District D this month at the Fried Chicken Festival, Gentilly Fest, tree planting, Peace Fest, the UNCF Walk, one of many Night Out Against Crime gatherings, and more.
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Overall, our focus this week was blight reduction.
There are times when we must be critical of the provision of City services, but there are also times when we can be appreciative. In District D, Code Enforcement and Safety and Permits recently demolished at least two blighted structures, one on Jamison in Pines Village and one on St. Ferdinand in the Upper Ninth Ward.
It's difficult for public entities to receive approval to demolish a structure that belongs to a private party. There are legal challenges, including serving proper notice on derelict and uncooperative owners, court hearings, determination of correct ownership, delays, putting together specifications for demolition, properly and publicly bidding the demolition job, and then approving the job and overseeing the work. Because of understandable protections of private property rights, the process from initially citing a property for City code violations to demolishing it can take many months.
So, District D is pleased to see at least one, and at times more, blighted properties and health hazards removed from our neighborhoods each week. Removal of some of this blight has already facilitated new investment and has generated appreciation from suffering neighbors.
There are many reasons that some properties fall into severe disrepair. People pass away without children or family members who choose to maintain the property; survivors don’t do succession. Some owners simply don’t have the money to keep up with the concerns generated by ownership. Despite these challenges, neighbors and community members don’t deserve the blight.
Our District D office wants to see every vacant property put to a higher end, better use. We encourage owners or potential owners of properties to take care of their assets. Cut the grass, secure the property, make repairs, or sell it, but don’t let its presence harass neighbors or serve as an eyesore or threat to your community. In time, the property will be taken for demolition.
Please click here for information on Code Enforcement, and please click here to learn more about successions in Louisiana.
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Sincerely,
Councilman Eugene J. Green, Jr.
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CITY AND NOPD EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
There are over 900 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.
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WHAT'S GOING ON AROUND DISTRICT D |
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COUNCILMEMBERS GREEN AND KING HOST MEETING TO DISCUSS UNHOUSED POPULATION & WELFARE ALONG CLAIBORNE AVENUE CORRIDOR |
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Thank you to Mr. Louis Charbonnet who hosted Wednesday’s community meeting at the Charbonnet Funeral Home. Also, special thanks to the scores of area residents and concerned citizens who attended. This meeting was hosted by Councilmember Green and Councilmember Freddie King to discuss the concerns of residents, business owners and social service providers relative to North Claiborne Avenue. This meeting also brought up the welfare of the unhoused population along the Claiborne Avenue corridor. State Representative Royce Duplessis and representatives from the Department of Transportation and Development, the City’s Health Department, the New Orleans Police Department, Unity of Greater New Orleans, the Department of Code Enforcement, the Office of Community Development, and more were in attendance.
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NEW CONSTRUCTION IN DISTRICT D
Residential and commercial investments in District D are welcomed and appreciated. Let us know how we can assist you.
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DEMOLITION AT 5946 JAMISON ST. |
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DEMOLITION AT 2204-2206 FELICIANA ST. |
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STREET WORK AT NORTH JOHNSON & ST. ANTHONY AREA IN THE 7TH WARD
Comprehensive work is being done in some areas due to what was found during excavation.
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RECENT SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT WORK IN MILNEBERG AND SEABROOK |
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SIDEWALK REPAIR AT 6107 ARTS ST. |
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On Tuesday, October 4, DANNI PRODUCTIONS will be filming between the hours of 5 AM - 12 AM at:
- 2400-2500 block of N. Prieur St (both sides)
- 1900 block of Painters St (both sides)
- 1800 block of Arts St (both sides)
Please click here for more information.
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ALL THE HITS will be filming a feature-length film on Tuesday, October 4 on 1400 block of Madrid St from 7 AM - 9 PM excluding rush hours.
No parking will be available.
Please click here for more information.
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: TEMPORARY LANE CLOSURE ON 5500 ELYSIAN FIELDS AVENUE
Beginning Friday, September 23 at 7 a.m., the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works contractor Command Construction Industries, LLC, will temporarily close the northbound (right-hand) lane of the 5500 block of Elysian Fields Avenue to vehicular traffic to accommodate construction on the Milneburg Group A project.
The lane closure will remain in effect until Friday, October 7 at 5:30 p.m. Public safety is our top priority; signage and traffic control measures, such as barrels, will be onsite to direct drivers and pedestrians. Please click here for more information.
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UPCOMING EVENTS AT DILLARD UNIVERSITY
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UNO MARCHING FORWARD WITH CAMPAIGN TO ADD FOOTBALL: 'IT COULD BE TRANSFORMATIONAL'
IMAGE: A RENDERING BY GARCIA ARCHITECTS OF A POTENTIAL STADIUM ON THE UNO CAMPUS THAT WOULD SERVE AS HOST FOR THE SCHOOL'S PROPOSED DIVISION I FOOTBALL PROGRAM. COURTESY OF UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS/GARCIA ARCHITECTURE
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Tim Duncan has a bold vision for the University of New Orleans. He sees a day in the near future when thousands of students and fans commune in an open-air, on-campus stadium along the shores of Lake Pontchartrain to watch the Privateers play Division I football. UNO’s fourth-year athletic director is convinced the sport can be a catalyst for UNO. Not just for the athletic program but for the entire student experience at the school, which has served as New Orleans’ largest public four-year college since opening its doors in 1958.
During his State of the Privateers address to boosters and athletic department staff on Thursday night, Duncan updated his proposed plan to add football, women’s golf, women’s soccer and marching band to the school’s athletic department.
The plan could become a reality if UNO students approve an increase in student fees during a voting referendum Nov. 9. The proposed increase to a $300 flat fee for part-time students and $400 for full-time students is required to fund the estimated $4 million to $5 million annual expense needed to add the four programs.
To read the full story on Nola.com, please click here.
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NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN FESTIVAL ON OCTOBER 1 & 2 |
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NOPD NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME EVENT |
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GENTILLY FEST ON OCTOBER 8 & 9 |
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GENTILLY PEACE FEST ON OCTOBER 8 |
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VOICES OF THE VICTIMS OF CRIME |
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FALL TREE PLANTING IN PONTCHARTRAIN PARK
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ENTERGY NEW ORLEANS COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Entergy New Orleans has announced new community meetings for the rest of the year. The community meetings allow residents to hear about work being done in their district and to talk with team members to learn more about energy efficiency, hurricane preparedness, electric vehicle infrastructure, bill information, and other topics. Representatives from Delgado Community College will also be in attendance to share information about line worker training.
All meetings will take place from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 6: Lakeview Christian Center at 5885 Fleur De Lis Drive
- Thursday, Oct. 13: Corpus Christi Epiphany Church at 2022 St. Bernard Avenue
- Thursday, Oct. 20: NORD Sanchez Center at 1616 Fats Domino Avenue
- Thursday, Oct. 27: Ashe Cultural Center at 1731 Baronne Street
- Thursday, Nov. 3: New Orleans East Hospital at 5620 Read Boulevard
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BRESS TALKED FOOTBALL & REBUILDING DURING APPEARANCE AT A LOWER NINE PROJECT ON JOURDAN AVE.
IMAGE COURTESY: DOUG MACCASH
Former Saints quarterback Drew Brees was interviewed for a video to be played at a meeting of Lowe’s hardware store managers sometime in the future at the newly constructed three-story headquarters of a nonprofit agency called lowernine.org, which helps repair and build homes in the neighborhood. Lowe’s donated $275,000 to the nonprofit as part of the nationwide home improvement store’s NFL-aligned Hometowns Initiative charity, which Brees is Lowe’s charity spokesman.
To read the full story on Nola.com, please click here.
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OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO HOST BUSINESS INFORMATION SESSIONS
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NEW ORLEANS RECREATION DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION EARNS SECOND NATIONAL ACCREDITATION IN PARKS AND RECREATION
The City of New Orleans today announced that the New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission has rejoined the ranks of elite park and recreation agencies across the country by earning its reaccreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).
There are currently approximately 10,000 park and recreation agencies in the country. NORD is one of only 178 to hold national accreditation and one of only two agencies in Louisiana to hold national accreditation.
Please click here to read the full story.
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2022 NEIGHBORHOOD SUMMIT
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INSPIRENOLA CHARTER SCHOOLS LAUNCHES CITYWIDE YOUTH INITIATIVE
InspireNOLA Charter Schools, launches NOLALove, a citywide call-to-action that advocates for our youth by providing services focused on academic excellence, mental health awareness, family wellness, and community service to transform the outcomes of today’s youth.
NOLALove will include a comprehensive program bringing schools, community groups, and stakeholders together over a series of recurring events to promote non-violence, academic success, high expectations, and community involvement. It is unlike any other community program and serves as a bridge between the community and today’s youth.
Please click here to read more.
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LOUISIANA SURVIVORS FOR REFORM MEETINGS |
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ONGOING NORD PROGRAMMING
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Congratulations to Delgado Community College as the region celebrates its 100th anniversary. Councilmembers Eugene Green, District D, Joe Giarrusso, District A, and Oliver Thomas, District E, joined Delgado Chancellor Larissa Littleton-Steib and her family, other elected officials, staff, students, and many others at the anniversary celebration at the World War ll Museum. |
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Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, located at 1835 St. Roch in District D, held a Mass of dedication of its restored mural. The mural was created two decades ago by local artist Vernon Dobard and was restored over the past two years. The Mass principle celebrant was the Most Reverend Gregory Michael Aymond, Archbishop of New Orleans. The Pastor is Rev. Emanuel Tanya, SVD. |
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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 |
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District D Community Office Hours are scheduled every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:30 AM to 5 PM by appointment only. Please call (504) 658-4985 or visit nola.gov/coh to make an appointment. Sponsored by the Mayor's Office of Neighborhood Engagement.
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Find work in your block, report a pothole, keep up with projects under construction, and report a water leak. |
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New Orleans City Council
Eugene J. Green, Jr. — District D
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