Summary
The council honored — and jokingly tried to block — the retirement of CAO Jose Gonzalez, credited with roughly $100 million in infrastructure work and countless grants over nearly 50 years of public service.
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Last discussed Aug 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
His grant-writing and federal matching savvy has brought an estimated $100 million in infrastructure funding to Kenner.
Kenner residents who've benefited from his infrastructure and grant work.
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City Council (Regular) - Aug 21, 2026
The council honored — and jokingly tried to block — the retirement of CAO Jose Gonzalez, credited with roughly $100 million in infrastructure work and countless grants over nearly 50 years of public service.
City Council (Regular) - Jul 9, 2026
New council term, new leadership: George Branigan is Council President for the next six months, and new members Stagni and Riehm attended their first meeting. One resident urged the council to act independently of the mayor.
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