COMMUNICATION - FROM LATOYA CANTRELL, MAYOR, CITY OF NEW ORLEANS Brief: Submitting a letter outlining the reasons for her veto of Ordinance No. 30550 M.C.S. (Calendar No. 35,324). Annotation: RECEIVED. (Hearing Date Set For 1/8/26 for reconsideration of Calendar No. 35,324, Ordinance No. 30550 M.C.S.).

Mayor LaToya Cantrell has vetoed Ordinance Calendar Number 35,324. The Mayor's letter states the ordinance's spending prohibition is overbroad, freezing all city spending, including for emergencies, rather than just new revenue sources. The veto is intended to ensure the fiscal health and operational continuity of the City, including potential emergency responses. The City Council has set a hearing date of January 8, 2026, to reconsider the vetoed ordinance.

This veto means the City Council's attempt to restrict spending is halted, allowing the Mayor's administration to continue spending current funds without the limitations proposed by the ordinance. A council hearing will occur on January 8, 2026, for potential override.

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