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MUNI-NEWORLEANS COUNTYlocal legislationConsent Agenda

Appointment of Austin Lavin to the New Orleans Public Library Board

Original title: MOTION - NO. M-26-211 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER GREEN (BY REQUEST) Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the Mayor’s appointment of Austin Lavin (vice Andrea Neighbours) as a member of the New Orleans Public Library, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, to serve a term ending June 30, 2034. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED.

May 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This appointment changes the composition of the board that oversees the New Orleans Public Library system's policies and operations through June 2034.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Austin Lavin

Appointed to serve as a member of the New Orleans Public Library board.

Andrea Neighbours

Concluding their service on the New Orleans Public Library board.

New Orleans Public Library

The board composition is changed by the addition of a new member.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The New Orleans City Council has officially approved the appointment of Austin Lavin to serve on the New Orleans Public Library board. Lavin replaces Andrea Neighbours and will serve a term ending on June 30, 2034.

Key Facts

  • The City Council approved the appointment of Austin Lavin to the New Orleans Public Library board.
  • Austin Lavin replaces Andrea Neighbours.
  • The term for this appointment ends on June 30, 2034.
  • The appointment was effective immediately upon Council approval.
  • The motion was introduced on May 21, 2026.
  • The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended the approval of this appointment.
  • The motion was adopted as part of the Consent Agenda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new member of the library board?
Austin Lavin has been appointed to the board.
How long will the new member serve?
The term for this appointment runs until June 30, 2034.

Why It Matters

This appointment changes the composition of the board that oversees the New Orleans Public Library system's policies and operations through June 2034.

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Connected Entities

personAustin LavinAppointee to the New Orleans Public Library board.Map →
organizationNew Orleans Public LibraryThe municipal entity receiving the new board member.Map →
personAndrea NeighboursOutgoing member of the New Orleans Public Library board.Map →
organizationCity Council of the City of New OrleansThe body that adopted the motion.Map →
personCouncilmember GreenIntroduced the motion.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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