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Appointment of Justice Bernette Johnson to the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority Board
Original title: MOTION - NO. M-26-164 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER KING (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
Ratifying, confirming, and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Justice Bernette Johnson (vice Briana Egana) to the board of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority representing the At-Large seat, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term that will expire on June 30, 2030.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced 4/23/26).
(Questionnaire received).
(Governmental Affairs Committee recommended approval).
ADOPTED.
April 23, 2026
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Finance Connection
Notable money activity
$186,200across 20 reported contributions
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Working Families supporting Valenzuela, Vang, and Landeros for City Council 2020, sponsored by labor and community organizations | Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Candidate PAC | $30,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California District Council of Laborers PAC - SCC | $20,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California District Council of Laborers PAC - SCC | $20,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Laborers' International Union of North America - Local 89 PAC Fund | $20,000 | N/A | Sep 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Laborers' International Union of North America - Local 89 PAC Fund | $20,000 | N/A | Sep 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Laborers' Pacific Southwest Regional Organizing Coalition PAC - SCC | $20,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Liza King | Liza King | $10,000 | Real Estate | Feb 2026 |
| Dominique King for Antioch City Council 2024 | International Brotherhood of Boilermaker Iron Ship Builders Blacksmith Forgers and Helpers Local 549 | $5,500 | - | Aug 2024 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union No. 1230 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union No. 1230 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Dominique King for Antioch City Council 2024 | Kenneth King | $5,000 | Peace Officer | Jun 2024 |
| Dominique King for Antioch City Council 2024 | Sandor Straus | $2,500 | Retired | Sep 2024 |
| Dominique King for Antioch City Council 2024 | Sandor Straus | $2,500 | Retired | Sep 2024 |
| Dominique King for Antioch City Council 2024 | Lift Up Contra Costa Action a Project of Tides Advocacy | $2,500 | - | Oct 2024 |
| Dominique King for Antioch City Council 2024 | Lift Up Contra Costa Action a Project of Tides Advocacy | $2,500 | - | Oct 2024 |
| Dominique King for Antioch City Council 2024 | IBEW 302 Community Candidates | $2,000 | - | Jun 2024 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | DMFI PAC | $1,850 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | DMFI PAC | $1,850 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
What this does
This appointment determines the leadership and oversight of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority, which manages land use and urban revitalization projects, through June 2030.
Who is mentioned in the record
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Bernette Johnson
She is appointed to serve as a board member for the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority.
Briana Egana
She is vacating her position on the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority board.
New Orleans Redevelopment Authority
The agency is receiving a new board member to fill an At-Large seat.
What changed
Last recorded activity April 23, 2026.
What's next
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
The New Orleans City Council has officially approved the appointment of Justice Bernette Johnson to the board of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority. She will fill the previously held by Briana Egana for a term ending June 30, 2030.
Key Facts
- The City Council adopted Motion M-26-164 to confirm the appointment of Justice Bernette Johnson.
- Justice Bernette Johnson replaces Briana Egana on the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority board.
- The appointment is for the At-Large seat on the board.
- The term for this appointment expires on June 30, 2030.
- The appointment was effective immediately upon Council approval.
- The matter was originally introduced on April 23, 2026.
- The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended the appointment for approval.
- A questionnaire was received from the appointee as part of the vetting process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the new board member for the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority?
Justice Bernette Johnson has been appointed to the board.
How long will Justice Bernette Johnson serve on the board?
Her term is set to expire on June 30, 2030.
Who did Justice Bernette Johnson replace?
She replaced Briana Egana.
Why It Matters
This appointment determines the leadership and oversight of the New Orleans Redevelopment Authority, which manages land use and urban revitalization projects, through June 2030.
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Standard Board Rotation
The appointment follows standard committee vetting and consent agenda procedures, suggesting a routine administrative transition.
Connected Entities
organizationNew Orleans Redevelopment Authority“The municipal agency overseeing urban redevelopment.”Map →
organizationCity Council of the City of New Orleans“The legislative body that approved the appointment.”Map →
Sources
Open source document
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Analysis Score
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- Controversy5Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
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