KEY TAKEAWAYS: Mayor Helena Moreno unveiled New Orleans‘ state legislative agenda focused on fiscal stability and service improvements. Priorities include public safety, infrastructure reform, fiscal integrity and economic innovation. Proposals aim to ease costs tied to MPERS and the Orleans Parish Communications District. The city is also seeking reforms at the Sewerage and Water Board and stronger oversight of public funds.   New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno has unveiled the city’s state legislative agenda, outlining a package of proposals aimed at stabilizing municipal finances and improving core public services. Moreno said the agenda, developed in coordination with state lawmakers and regional stakeholders, is designed to address long-term fiscal challenges while improving how the city delivers basic services such as infrastructure and public safety. “I ran for Mayor promising to bring people together to press our city in a new direction and deliver on change through collaboration and urgency of action,” Moreno said. “This agenda, which was shaped and guided through deep engagement with our legislative leaders, our delegation, and with stakeholders in and across the region; centers on stabilizing our city budget and building new pathways to deliver on better services for all New Orleanians.” The legislative priorities focus on four key areas: public safety, infrastructure reform, fiscal integrity and economic innovation. City officials say the top priority is improving the long-term stability of New Orleans’ finances through legislation intended to generate recurring revenue and reduce major cost pressures. Among the proposals are measures aimed at easing financial obligations tied to the Municipal Police Employees’ Retirement System and the Orleans Parish Communications District. City leaders say those expenses have contributed to strain on the municipal budget. Moreno’s administration is also seeking changes designed to accelerate reforms at the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans and improve oversight and performance across special districts responsible for key public services. City officials say the legislative push represents a shift toward structural reforms rather than short-term fixes, with an emphasis on strengthening local decision-making and improving accountability for public spending. Ahead of the announcement, Moreno convened a legislative roundtable with key stakeholders to review the proposals — a practice city officials said had not occurred in recent years. State Sen. Jimmy Harris III said the renewed coordination between the mayor’s office and the New Orleans legislative delegation is a positive step. “It’s been far too long since we’ve all come together to collaborate and coordinate on state legislation on behalf New Orleanians,” Harris said. “As a lifelong resident of New Orleans, it’s my goal, along with Mayor Moreno’s to see my district and the surrounding area thrive and to deliver a level of service that the people who live in and love this area deserve.” State Rep. Aimee Adatto Freeman said Moreno’s previous experience in the Louisiana House helps strengthen relationships with lawmakers across the state. “As a former House member, Mayor Moreno understands the importance of New Orleans having strong relationships across the state and with Republicans,” Freeman said. Moreno said the city will continue working with legislators during the upcoming session to refine and advance the proposals as part of a broader effort to improve fiscal stability and service delivery in New Orleans. A full list of the city’s legislative agenda can be found here.  ...read more read less