Mayor· 2022-07-01 to 2030-07 (month-level end: July 2030 per Kenner council page, council serves four years concurrent with the mayor; start = July 1 2022 swearing-in per mayor bio, re-sworn at July 1 2026 inauguration per The Advocate photo caption)
Michael J. Glaser
Kenner
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 17
- Total speaking time
- 1:33:12
- Avg per meeting
- 5:29
- Segments
- 1267
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Top issues during term (20)
Kenner mall abatement progress
Firefighter pay dispute and FY2026-27 budget
General fund balance rises from $9.5 million to $10.1 million; district capital accounts gain $1.05 million total.
Rivertown mural regulations veto stands
Business owners argue delays cost them money; supporters say the check costs nothing.
Roosevelt Boulevard construction ahead of schedule
Unanticipated stump removal and drainage work means extra funds, though the project is FEMA-related and may run ahead of schedule.
Wastewater improvements and Clean Water loan
Brings $8.1 million of federal money to fix treatment plant projects, easing pressure on local ratepayers.
open meetings law violation
Taxpayers could end up covering legal defense costs, penalties, or the expense of redoing decisions that weren’t made properly in public.
Accessory building setback appeal — 3804 Connecticut Avenue
Likely limited to costs for the property owner involved, such as construction changes or permit expenses if the appeal fails.
No-parking sign dispute in District 1
Resident warns the damage could create future repair costs for the city.
Pontchartrain Center parking agreement
The parking operation is a new revenue source for the city; the deferral delays revenue collection until after the season opener.
Lafreniere Park Recreation Service Charge
Roughly $400,000-$600,000 a year in Kenner fees currently fund Lafreniere Park instead of city parks.
G-League arena renovations change order
The city fronts $3.44 million (plus $350,000 for city-covered HVAC work) and is paid back through the Pelicans' rent.
Firefighter cancer screening compliance
The city has funding in the current budget for voluntary screenings at no out-of-pocket cost to firefighters.
Retirement of CAO Jose Gonzalez
His grant-writing and federal matching savvy has brought an estimated $100 million in infrastructure funding to Kenner.
New Orleans Aviation Board appointment process
None directly, but the seat affects Kenner's voice on airport matters.
School-zone and stop-sign safety
Power Boulevard resurfacing and U-turn safety
$178,856 for engineering services; construction to be funded through DOTD and federal aid.
Recycling contract renewal
Raises the recycling line from $2.30 to $3 a month per household — about $8.40 more a year — though the city says it can absorb the increase for now; the contract is worth roughly $3.5 million over five years.
$3.5 million in state aid to the Kenner Police Department
$40,000 for helmets approved now; $415,720 armored vehicle pending final passage.
Police Lieutenant exam with time-in-rank waiver
Crimen annual leave dispute
The dispute centers on reinstatement of accrued annual leave, though a dollar value wasn't stated.
Decisions during term (395)
Recorded while Glaser was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.