Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting

The New Orleans City Council’s Governmental Affairs Committee met on November 12, 2026. The administration withdrew a confirmation hearing for the interim head of Parks and Parkways. The committee discussed appointments to the Industrial Development Board and Audubon Commission; Edith Jones will be forwarded to the full Council for a vote and will not be placed on the consent agenda. The transcript does not clearly identify the other nominees or the outcome of their consideration.

The committee received an update on the previously filed Waymo ordinance. City Council and mayoral staff are working with Jefferson Parish employees to coordinate an approach across the two parishes. The ordinance is not expected to reach the full Council before its December 17 meeting, and another committee meeting is planned after the working group completes its review. No procurement activity, spending decisions, or contract actions were identified.