New Orleans city workers call for more funding for sanitation, code enforcement, permitting

By Joni Hess

Source: The Times-Picayune | NOLA.com

October 19, 2026

The Story

New Orleans workers charged with public sanitation, blight remediation and permitting would see their scant resources further diminished under a 2027 city budget proposal that City Council members vowed Monday to adjust.

BGR’s Role

The Bureau of Governmental Research, a good government think tank, said in a Friday report that the city should have protections in place for residents before the sanitation fee begins to match the cost of trash service in 2028. If the city overpays its contractors, residents will have to pay more as well. The report recommended regular oversight, such as verifying resident service locations and evaluating service costs.

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