New Orleans East residents on Monday said they want more attention on blight, economic development and youth programs as Mayor Helena Moreno and city officials weigh how upwards of $768 million will be spent in the 2027 budget.
Over 100 residents on a rainy night packed a town hall meeting at the Household of Faith Church on the Interstate 10 Service Road to give their input on the Moreno administration’s budget plan.
The mayor will present a draft 2027 budget on Sept. 22, and the City Council will weigh in and approve a final plan by Dec. 1…