The Kenner City Council met on July 24, 2026, with six members present (Councilmember Reim absent). The meeting began with a prayer led by Councilwoman Dunn and the Pledge of Allegiance. The council approved a motion to change the order of business to take up a resolution commending the Information Technology Department for developing a new voting system at no cost to the city. Mayor Glazer provided updates on the Kenner Loop public transit changes, the amphitheater bid process, and a rebranded Hispanic Heritage Festival. A representative from Waste Pro addressed recent garbage pickup service issues. The council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including grant acceptances for the police department, infrastructure projects, and emergency repairs. Public comments covered police staffing, e-bike safety, and senior transportation.
Like to call the meeting to order. Please everyone have their seats. Do we have any special intentions today? Council Member Stagney. Thank you, Mr. President. I just want to recognize in the audience uh councilwoman from Jefferson Parish, Arita Bohan. She sends her one of her assistants to the meeting. I don't know if it's a special liaison to Kentu Government, but I'd like him to stand up. This is for Reed Handel, and he's a Kenner resident, and he's been uh he's been here for a while, I think. Thank you for coming for yes, and he is at almost every council meeting, and uh, we appreciate your coming. And I know Councilwoman Bohannon is in route and she has some things to say uh when she gets here. Uh Councilwoman Dunn, will you lead us in prayer? Father, in the name of Jesus. Dear Masters, we come together once again this hour in the morning. We just want to tell you thank you. Lord the storm passed over, dear God. Not because of our goodness, but only because of your mercy. And dear master, even as we enter into the hurricane season, I pray for protection over this city. And now, dear God, I pray for the mayor, the police chief, the fire chief, this administration, this council, the residents that makes up the city of Kenner. I pray that you would bless all of us. But dear God, I pray as we get into the business of handling the things of Kenner, that you would continue to give us wisdom, knowledge, and understanding that we may move forward in a positive way. But do the things that is most of all pleasing in your sight, and that we would do things, dear God, that is right in your sight, and that is right to do for the residents of this counter of this city. And dear master, through it all, we won't be so forgetful to give you all the praise, the glory and honor. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Thank you, Councilwoman Dunn. Chief Connolly, will you lead us in the pledge? Sure. Please put your hand over your heart, repeat after me. I please to the fly of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, Chief Connolly. Council Clerk. Mr. Chairman, you have a quorum. Councilmember Reim is absent. In accordance with Council Rule number B14550, please be advised that our cellular telephones and other devices of this nature must be deactivated or silenced throughout the council meeting. Mr. Chairman, we've received a request to change the order of business to take item 13A at the beginning of the meeting. All council members, please vote. Motion passes 60. Item 13A is a resolution commending Natalie Tartaglia, Teresa Hastings, Kenneth George, and the Information Technology Department for their work on a new voting system for the City Council members. I have a motion by Councilmember Stagney, seconded by Councilmember Brown again. Councilmember Stagney. Thank you, Mr. President. President uh George Brannigan and myself move this to the beginning of the meeting because the public out there and everybody in the audience is going to see a little bit different look with our voting system and behind the scenes the orderly asking and uh questioning that goes on. So when I was on the council back in 2010, we had bought a new voting system. That system cost 175,000.