Government Affairs Committee Meeting – August 13, 2026

The Governmental Affairs Committee met on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 9:45 AM. The agenda included roll call, approval of minutes from the August 5, 2025 joint meeting, and multiple items for discussion and vote. No minutes or transcript are available; therefore, specific discussions, positions, and outcomes are unknown. The following items were listed on the agenda:

Approval of Minutes

• Minutes of the August 5, 2025 joint meeting of the Governmental Affairs Committee and the Budget, Audit, and Board of Review Committee.

Boards and Commissions Appointments

• Alcoholic Beverage Control Board: Earl Williams and LaTanja Silvester
• Board of Zoning Adjustments: Jennifer Duhe
• Downtown Development District: Frank Zumbo
• Fairgrounds Citizen Advisory Committee: Richard Cahn
• Historic District Landmarks Commission: Allain Hardin
• New Orleans Redevelopment Authority: Dwight Jarrett
• Sewerage and Water Board (8 nominees): Corrine Villavaso, Leslie Bouie, David Gallo, Jonathan Stewart, Kimberly Thomas, Kathryn Walmsley, Chadrick Kennedy, Julius Kimbrough, Jr.
• Vieux Carré Commission: Kimberly Abramson

Sewerage and Water Board Arbitration Appeals

• Appeals by Sabrena Williams and Mark Moeller

Contracts for Consideration (Rule 57)

• Professional services agreement between the City and Canales-Rojas Law, PLCC for specialized bankruptcy legal representation in the State of Florida.

Motion – CURO Furlough

• A motion to end furloughs for the Council Utilities Regulatory Office Chief of Staff & Counsel, in acknowledgement of responsibilities under Act 938 and cost reimbursement provisions.

Key Outcomes

• No decisions or votes are recorded. The meeting ended with adjournment.