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Appointment of Ayame Dinkler to the Industrial Development Board

Original title: MOTION - NO. M-26-204 - BY: COUNCILMEMBER HARRIS Brief: Ratifying, confirming and approving the appointment of Ayame Dinkler, (vice Lisa Mazique), nominee of the District B councilmember, as a member of the Industrial Development Board, effective upon approval by the Council of the City of New Orleans, for a term ending January 1, 2029. Annotation: (This matter was introduced 5/21/26). GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED APPROVAL. ADOPTED.

May 21, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This appointment changes the composition of the , which oversees economic development projects and tax incentives in New Orleans, for the next three years.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Ayame Dinkler

She is appointed to serve as a member of the Industrial Development Board.

Lisa Mazique

She is being replaced as a member of the Industrial Development Board.

Industrial Development Board

The board's membership roster is updated with a new appointee.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 21, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The New Orleans City Council has officially approved the appointment of Ayame Dinkler to serve on the . Dinkler replaces Lisa Mazique and will serve a term ending on January 1, 2029.

Key Facts

  • The City Council adopted Motion M-26-204 to appoint Ayame Dinkler to the Industrial Development Board.
  • Ayame Dinkler replaces Lisa Mazique on the board.
  • The appointment term for Ayame Dinkler ends on January 1, 2029.
  • The appointment was nominated by the District B councilmember.
  • The Governmental Affairs Committee recommended the approval of this appointment.
  • The motion was introduced on May 21, 2026.
  • The appointment is effective immediately upon Council approval.

Why It Matters

This appointment changes the composition of the , which oversees economic development projects and tax incentives in New Orleans, for the next three years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ayame Dinkler replacing?
Ayame Dinkler is replacing Lisa Mazique on the .
When does the new board member's term expire?
The term expires on January 1, 2029.

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Connected Entities

locationCity of New OrleansGoverning body approving the appointmentMap →
personCouncilmember HarrisSponsor of the motionMap →
organizationIndustrial Development BoardBoard receiving the new memberMap →
personLisa MaziqueOutgoing member of the Industrial Development BoardMap →
personAyame DinklerAppointee to the Industrial Development BoardMap →

Sources

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