Proposed Changes to City Budget Reporting Rules
May 7, 2026
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sally Harris Williamson | Sally Harris Harris | $7,200 | Retired Business Owner | Mar 2026 |
| Michael L Harrison | Michael Leroy Harrison | $5,000 | Farrier/pastor | Jun 2026 |
| Cindy Harris | Cindy Harris | $4,100 | Candidate | May 2025 |
| Sean Harrison for City Council 2022 | John Talieh | $1,500 | Physician | Feb 2022 |
| Michael L Harrison | Michael Leroy Harrison | $1,320 | Self<br>employed | Jun 2026 |
| Michael L Harrison | Michael Leroy Harrison | $1,261 | Self<br>employed<br>farrier | Jun 2026 |
| Rita Harris | MCCUGH MICHAEL | $1,000 | AMUSEMENT PARK | Jul 2025 |
| Rita Harris | FLORIDA BEER WHOLESALERS GOOD GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Sep 2025 |
| Rita Harris | MICHALS TODD | $1,000 | ATTORNEY HAGGARD LAW FIRM | Jul 2025 |
| Rita Harris | FLORIDA AFL-CIO COPE FUND | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Feb 2025 |
| Rita Harris | ANDERSON PHILLIP | $1,000 | FINANCE GENOVA COMPANY | Jul 2025 |
| Rita Harris | FTBA TRANSPORTATION PAC | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Feb 2025 |
| Rita Harris | HCA WEST FLORIDA DIVISION AND GOOD GOVERNMENT PAC | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Feb 2025 |
| Rita Harris | ANDERSON JENNIFER | $1,000 | NOT EMPLOYED | Jul 2025 |
| Rita Harris | GRAY ROBINSON PA FLORIDA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Jul 2025 |
| Rita Harris | ROSEN CENTRE | $1,000 | HOTEL | Jul 2025 |
| Rita Harris | MYRRHA ANA REGINA | $1,000 | BROKER AIPFLORIDA | Sep 2025 |
| Rita Harris | FLORIDA DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, LLC | $1,000 | BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTING | Sep 2025 |
| Rita Harris | CITY BEVERAGES | $1,000 | BEVERAGE COMPANY | Sep 2025 |
| Rita Harris | NORMAND ED | $1,000 | LAWYER NORMAND PLLC | Aug 2025 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
This ordinance changes the legal requirements for how the City of New Orleans must report its budget, which dictates the transparency and frequency of financial disclosures provided to the public and the City Council.
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New Orleans City Council
The Council is responsible for reviewing and voting on the proposed changes to the city's budget reporting code.
New Orleans City Administration
The administration must comply with the updated reporting requirements if the ordinance is passed.
Last recorded activity May 7, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The ordinance amends Sections 70-84 and 70-87 of the Code of the City of New Orleans.
- The legislation specifically concerns budget reporting requirements.
- The ordinance was introduced on April 23, 2026.
- The ordinance is filed under number TMP-2279.
- The ordinance is currently listed on the Regular Agenda for the City Council.
Why It Matters
This ordinance changes the legal requirements for how the City of New Orleans must report its budget, which dictates the transparency and frequency of financial disclosures provided to the public and the City Council.
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Budget Reporting Update
The city is actively reviewing its financial reporting framework, as evidenced by the proposed changes to two specific code sections.
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