Kenner · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Kenner public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Kenner mall abatement progress
The council president is pressing the mall's owners over cut-but-uncollected grass, fallen trees and trash, sending dozens of code enforcement photos.
Firefighter pay dispute and FY2026-27 budget
The council adopted next year's operating and capital budgets, restoring the general fund balance to about $10.1 million and moving money to council district capital accounts for streets and drainage. The mayor warned that repeatedly cutting capital money could cost the city state and federal matching funds for big projects.