Budget Amendment for Violence Prevention Grant Funding
May 21, 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
The city is incorporating private grant money into its 2026 budget to fund specific professional services for violence prevention and victim support initiatives managed by the Health Department.
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New Orleans Health Department
The department receives additional private grant funding to manage violence prevention and victim support services.
City of New Orleans
The city's 2026 operating budget is amended to reflect the receipt and allocation of these private grant funds.
Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The ordinance amends the 2026 City of New Orleans operating budget (Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S.).
- Private grant funds are being appropriated to the New Orleans Health Department’s Office of Violence Prevention.
- The funds are restricted for professional services related to violence prevention and victim support initiatives.
- The ordinance was introduced on May 7, 2026.
- The Budget/Audit/Board of Review Committee recommended the approval of this appropriation.
- The ordinance is filed under reference number TMP-2353.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why It Matters
The city is incorporating private grant money into its 2026 budget to fund specific professional services for violence prevention and victim support initiatives managed by the Health Department.
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Discoveries
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Private Funding for Public Safety
The city is utilizing private grant funds to supplement the operating budget of the Office of Violence Prevention, indicating a reliance on external funding for specific public safety initiatives.
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Sources
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