Yesterday, the Governmental Affairs Committee took action on several matters, most notably forwarding the appointments of multiple individuals to various organizational roles, subject to Council approval. Among these, Linda Landesberg was proposed for the Fairgrounds Citizens Advisory Committee, leveraging her previous tenure from 2006 to 2010.
Leo John Arnett may soon join the CBD Historic Districts Landmarks Commission, pending approval, with his diverse background, which includes an internship at the US Department of State and experience with both the City Council and the U.S. House of Representatives. Meanwhile, Kimberly Thomas is slated for a position on the Sewerage and Water Board, representing District C—an important step given her leadership role at the IGL Foundation. However,, the appointment of John Alden Meade to the Civil Commission was pulled back, while a decision on Jacqueline Mouton Kepper for the City Planning Commission was pushed to a future date.
Details about these procedural moves were made accessible in a summary reported by the New Orleans City Council.
Additionally, the Committee addressed a rule amendment that impacts who's permitted behind the wheel of Council vehicles. Following discussions initiated on July 24, the Committee is advocating for a restriction to Rule 55.B. Under the proposed changes, only Councilmembers, their POST-certified security, or commissioned law enforcement officers would be authorized to drive, provided they have a valid driver’s license.
