Great News! The Ethics Law Passed at the New Orleans City Council!

More than 50 New Orleans residents gave comments in support of the ethics ban at the March 29th New Orleans City Council Utility Committee meeting. ​

Greater New Orleans Interfaith Climate Coalition (GNOICC) first proposed the ban, which was then approved by the Ethics Review Board in August 2021.

Councilmember Helena Moreno introduced the legislation in February that was voted on March 29th by the City Council Utility Committee, and approved today, April 7th, by the full Council. Councilmembers J.P. Morrell (At-Large), Joe Giarrusso (District A), and Freddie King (District C), joined as co-sponsors.

What does the ethics law prohibit?

“No Councilmember or candidate seeking the office of Councilmember shall accept or otherwise receive a campaign contribution or any other financial benefit of any value from:

• Any entity that provides an electric or gas utility, cable, telecommunications or technology service regulated by the City Council;
• Any political action committee, director or executive staff person of a corporation or entity regulated by the City Council;
• Any person, firm or entity with a professional service contract awarded by the City Council; or
• Any person, firm or entity with a professional service contract awarded by the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board.”