NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno has signed three executive orders focusing on upgrading the city’s recreation, emergency management and a speedy hiring process for city workers.
In a video posted to social media, Moreno, joined by her Executive Counsel Adam Swensek, elaborated on what each bill means for New Orleans residents.
Executive Order 26-16 is “aiming at creating a better NORDC.” This will allow officials to take a look at New Orleans Recreation Development Commission facilities, funding, lead remediation and ensure that the city’s parks are safe.
Leaders hold ribbon cutting ceremony for Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park
The second order, 26-17, involves the separation of Homeland Security from the Emergency Preparedness Office.
Moreno says the order will allow for the city-based office to be more about emergency management and become the coordinating agency. She says this will ensure all the different assets, such as barricades and special vehicles, are deployed to special events and emergencies…