May 2025
Burmaster Transfer Station (Algiers)
Broke ground on a modern solid‑waste transfer hub that will let West Bank residents drop bulk waste for free, cutting illegal dumping and long landfill trips.
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35+
ordinances and resolutions passed, including legislation to support public safety infrastructure, improve permitting for small businesses, and increase transparency in city operations.
100+
community events hosted or supported, including youth symposiums, senior outreach, gun exchanges, and neighborhood revitalization efforts.
500+
youth engaged through symposiums, mentorship, and scholarship programs.
$25M+
in capital improvement funding secured for street repairs, drainage upgrades, and lighting enhancements across District C.
1000+
meals delivered to seniors through annual holiday meal distributions and community outreach events.
Public Safety & Accountability
Partnered with NOPD to host roll call events in every major neighborhood in District C, distributed over 150 gun locks during community gun exchange events, and installed new high-efficiency street lighting on critical corridors like Newton Street and St. Philip Street. Advocated for improved police-community transparency and public safety infrastructure.
Youth & Education
Launched the District C Youth Symposium Series reaching over 500 students, awarded scholarships in partnership with local foundations, and initiated mentorship opportunities connecting youth with civic leaders and professionals.
Infrastructure & Quality of Life
Secured over $25 million in capital investments for street resurfacing, drainage improvements, and public space enhancements in Algiers, the French Quarter, and Treme. Worked with residents to address quality-of-life issues like illegal dumping, broken sidewalks, and blight remediation.
Economic Growth
Supported commercial revitalization efforts in Algiers and the French Quarter, advocated for permitting reform to help small businesses grow, and worked with workforce training organizations to connect residents to job readiness programs.
Press
Permitting Task Force & Safety‑and‑Permits Reforms (2023‑25)
CM King convened an ad‑hoc Permitting Task Force in Aug 2023 under the Community Development Committee. Its 17‑page report listed 10 fixes to speed up building permits, inspections, and license renewals.
Signature legislation:
- Cal. No. 34,700 (Apr 11 2024) – Removes domicile requirement for city inspectors, broadening hiring pool and accelerating inspection timelines.
- Cal. No. 34,707 & 34,708 (introduced Oct 07 2024) – Establish third‑party plan review, provisional permits, and updated fines.
- Ordinance (Mar 13 2025) expanding cross‑parish inspector recruitment, endorsed by business groups tackling a three‑month backlog.
Early results (City Services Coalition testimony, Mar 2025): Average commercial permit wait‑time cut from 93 days to 54 days.
Overall impact: Stronger code compliance, quicker project launches, and new construction jobs.
Support for Seniors
Delivered over 1,000 holiday meals through annual Thanksgiving and Christmas drives, expanded Senior Bingo programming to multiple sites across Algiers and the Westbank, and introduced wellness outreach events in partnership with local clinics. Delivered over 1,000 holiday meals through annual Thanksgiving and Christmas drives, expanded Senior Bingo programming to multiple sites across Algiers and the Westbank, and introduced wellness outreach events in partnership with local clinics. Hosted Senior Bingo, Christmas dinners, and holiday giveaways.
Notable 2023‑25 Milestones
Aug–Nov 2023
French Quarter Push‑Cart Reform
Overhauled restrictive 1960s rules, opening new food & retail push‑cart permits and creating low‑barrier entry points for local entrepreneurs.
May 5th, 2025
George V. Rainey Natatorium
Opened the West Bank’s first year‑round indoor public pool—an $8.5 M investment with ADA access and water‑safety programs for youth and seniors.
July 2024
Naval Base Revitalization Funding
Secured a $20 M federal disaster‑relief grant and brownfield clean‑up funds to jump‑start redevelopment of the blighted 25‑acre former Naval Support Activity site.
January 2024
Tremé Encampment Decommission
Coordinated housing placement and cleared the chronic encampment under Claiborne Ave., balancing compassion with neighborhood safety.
2024-2025
District‑wide Blight Elimination
Aggressive code enforcement and demolitions (e.g., De Gaulle Manor) removed major eyesores and crime magnets across District C.
February 2025
Touro‑Shakespeare Home Restoration
Closed $6 M in city financing with HRI Properties to convert the storm‑damaged landmark into 52 affordable senior apartments.