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Appointment of Councilmember Freddie King III to Criminal Justice Council

Original title: MOTION - NO. M-26-219 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS MORRELL AND WILLARD Brief: Appointing Councilmember Freddie King III (vice Oliver Thomas) to the district councilmember seat of the Sanford "Sandy" Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council. Annotation: (This matter was introduced on 5/21/26).

Record date · May 21, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The New Orleans City Council has passed a to appoint Councilmember Freddie King III to the Sanford 'Sandy' Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council. He will replace Councilmember Oliver Thomas in this position.

Why it matters

This change alters the representation of the City Council on the board that oversees local criminal justice policy and coordination.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Freddie King III

He assumes a new role as a member of the Sanford 'Sandy' Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council.

Directly affected

Oliver Thomas

He is removed from his position as the district councilmember representative on the Criminal Justice Council.

Key Facts

  • Motion M-26-219 was passed by the City Council.
  • Councilmember Freddie King III is appointed to the district councilmember seat of the Sanford 'Sandy' Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council.
  • Councilmember Freddie King III replaces Councilmember Oliver Thomas in this role.
  • The motion was introduced on May 17, 2026.
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  • The file number for this motion is TMP-2390.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new representative on the Criminal Justice Council?
Councilmember Freddie King III has been appointed to the seat.
Who previously held this seat?
Councilmember Oliver Thomas previously held the district councilmember seat on the Criminal Justice Council.

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Connected Entities

Freddie King III, Morrell, Willard and 2 more
PersonFreddie King III“Appointed to the Criminal Justice Council”Map →
PersonMorrell“Councilmember and motion sponsor”Map →
PersonWillard“Councilmember and motion sponsor”Map →
PersonOliver Thomas“Previous seat holder being replaced”Map →
OrganizationSanford 'Sandy' Krasnoff New Orleans Criminal Justice Council“The body receiving the new appointment”Map →

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