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Appointment of Sevetri Wilson Taylor to Downtown Development District

Original title: MOTION - NO. M-26-165 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST) Brief: Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Sevetri Wilson Taylor (vice William Bradshaw), as a member of the Downtown Development District, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on August 8, 2030. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 4/23/26). (Questionnaire received). (Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval). ADOPTED.

April 23, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This appointment changes the composition of the board that oversees economic development and public sers within the Downtown Development District for the next four years.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Sevetri Wilson Taylor

She is appointed to serve as a member of the Downtown Development District board.

William Bradshaw

He is being replaced as a member of the Downtown Development District board.

Downtown Development District

The organization has a change in its board membership.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 23, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The New Orleans City Council has officially approved the appointment of Sevetri Wilson Taylor to serve on the Downtown Development District board. She replaces William Bradshaw and will serve a term ending August 8, 2030.

Key Facts

  • The City Council adopted Motion M-26-165 to confirm the appointment of Sevetri Wilson Taylor.
  • Sevetri Wilson Taylor replaces William Bradshaw on the Downtown Development District board.
  • The appointment term is set to expire on August 8, 2030.
  • The motion was introduced on April 23, 2026.
  • The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended the appointment for approval.
  • The appointment is effective immediately upon Council approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new appointee to the Downtown Development District?
Sevetri Wilson Taylor has been appointed to the board.
How long will the new member serve?
The term for this appointment expires on August 8, 2030.
Who did the new appointee replace?
She replaced William Bradshaw.

Why It Matters

This appointment changes the composition of the board that oversees economic development and public sers within the Downtown Development District for the next four years.

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Connected Entities

locationCity of New OrleansGoverning body approving the appointmentMap →
personCouncilmember KingSponsor of the motionMap →
organizationDowntown Development DistrictThe board to which the appointment was madeMap →
organizationGovernmental Affairs CommitteeCommittee that recommended approvalMap →
personWilliam BradshawOutgoing member of the Downtown Development District boardMap →
personSevetri Wilson TaylorAppointee to the Downtown Development District boardMap →

Sources

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