Summary
The seat has been vacant since February; the council sent three names forward but not before a fight over whether incoming members should get a say. The New Orleans mayor makes the final pick.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
None directly, but the seat affects Kenner's voice on airport matters.
Kenner gains a voice on airport matters affecting noise and drainage.
Supporters of the original June slate see their preferred nominee, Chief Caraway, displaced.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Aug 21, 2026
A long-running turf fight over who picks Kenner's aviation board representative ended with the council submitting its own three names 4-3. Critics want an attorney general's opinion on whether the mayor or the council controls the nominations under the city charter and the 1985 agreement with New Orleans.
City Council (Regular) - Jun 26, 2026
The seat has been vacant since February; the council sent three names forward but not before a fight over whether incoming members should get a say. The New Orleans mayor makes the final pick.
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