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Appointment of Ayame Dinkler to the Industrial Development Board

Original title: MOTION - NO. M-26-204 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Ayame Dinkler, (vice Lisa Mazique), nominee of the District B councilmember, as a member of the Industrial Development Board, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term ending January 1, 2029. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED.

Record date · May 21, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The New Orleans City Council has officially approved the appointment of Ayame Dinkler to serve on the . Dinkler replaces Lisa Mazique and will serve a term ending on January 1, 2029.

Why it matters

This appointment changes the composition of the , which oversees economic development projects and tax incentives in New Orleans, for the next three years.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Ayame Dinkler

She is appointed to serve as a member of the Industrial Development Board.

Directly affected

Lisa Mazique

She is being replaced as a member of the Industrial Development Board.

Directly affected

Industrial Development Board

The board's membership roster is updated with a new appointee.

Key Facts

  • The City Council adopted Motion M-26-204 to appoint Ayame Dinkler to the Industrial Development Board.
  • Ayame Dinkler replaces Lisa Mazique on the board.
  • The appointment term for Ayame Dinkler ends on January 1, 2029.
  • The appointment was nominated by the District B councilmember.
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  • The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended the approval of this appointment.
  • The motion was introduced on May 21, 2026.
  • The appointment is effective immediately upon Council approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ayame Dinkler replacing?
Ayame Dinkler is replacing Lisa Mazique on the .
When does the new board member's term expire?
The term expires on January 1, 2029.

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Connected Entities

City of New Orleans, Councilmember Harris, Industrial Development Board and 2 more
locationCity of New Orleans“Governing body approving the appointment”Map →
PersonCouncilmember Harris“Sponsor of the motion”Map →
OrganizationIndustrial Development Board“Board receiving the new member”Map →
PersonLisa Mazique“Outgoing member of the Industrial Development Board”Map →
PersonAyame Dinkler“Appointee to the Industrial Development Board”Map →

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