Gentilly, other residents say New Orleans should fund infrastructure fixes, small businesses

Residents at a community meeting in Gentilly on Tuesday said they want support for small business owners, stable water bills and smooth roads as New Orleans officials weigh more cuts and revenue-boosting measures to balance the 2027 budget.

Dozens of residents assembled at Beacon Light International Baptist Cathedral on Wednesday for the second day of budget town halls the Moreno administration will hold this month in each council district.

The meeting was aimed at residents of City Council District D, which spans Gentilly and parts of the 9th Ward, New Orleans East and St. Roch…

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