City leaders are wrangling a significant budget deficit for the second year in a row. With limited funds, what should they prioritize?
New Orleans city leaders are managing a significant budget deficit for the second consecutive year. A community town hall was held to discuss how to prioritize limited public funds.
Y. Frank Southall, organizing and community engagement manager at Jane Place Neighborhood Sustainability Initiative, facilitates a small group discussion during the Big Easy Budget Coalition’s community town hall at Ashé Cultural Arts Center on September 24, 2026. Credit: Christiana Botic/Verite News and Catchlight Local/Report for America
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