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Budget Reallocation for Police Monitor and Inspector General
Original title: CAL. NO. 35,407 - BY: COUNCILMEMBERS HARRIS, MORRELL, WILLARD, MCCARRON AND KING (BY REQUEST)
Brief:
An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S., as amended, entitled “An Ordinance Providing an Operating Budget of Expenditures for the City of New Orleans for the Year 2026”, to reallocate funds to ensure compliance with City Charter requirements for Independent Police Monitor and Office of Inspector General; and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.
Annotation:
(This matter was introduced on 4/9/26).
(Fiscal note received).
(Budget Committee recommended approval).
ADOPTED.
April 23, 2026
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Finance Connection
Notable money activity
$196,800across 20 reported contributions
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento Working Families supporting Valenzuela, Vang, and Landeros for City Council 2020, sponsored by labor and community organizations | Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Candidate PAC | $30,000 | - | Jan 2020 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Laborers' International Union of North America - Local 89 PAC Fund | $20,000 | N/A | Sep 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California District Council of Laborers PAC - SCC | $20,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California District Council of Laborers PAC - SCC | $20,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Laborers' International Union of North America - Local 89 PAC Fund | $20,000 | N/A | Sep 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Laborers' Pacific Southwest Regional Organizing Coalition PAC - SCC | $20,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Liza King | Liza King | $10,000 | Real Estate | Feb 2026 |
| Sally Harris Williamson | Sally Harris Harris | $7,200 | Retired Business Owner | Mar 2026 |
| Dominique King for Antioch City Council 2024 | International Brotherhood of Boilermaker Iron Ship Builders Blacksmith Forgers and Helpers Local 549 | $5,500 | - | Aug 2024 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union No. 1230 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Michael L Harrison | Michael Leroy Harrison | $5,000 | Farrier/pastor | Jun 2026 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Plumbers & Steamfitters Local Union No. 1230 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Dominique King for Antioch City Council 2024 | Kenneth King | $5,000 | Peace Officer | Jun 2024 |
| Working Families in Support of Patricia Dillard for La Mesa City Council 2021, Sponsored by Laborers' International Union of Northern America Local 89 | Southern California Pipe Trades District Council #16 PAC - SCC | $5,000 | N/A | Oct 2021 |
| Cindy Harris | Cindy Harris | $4,100 | Candidate | May 2025 |
| Dominique King for Antioch City Council 2024 | Lift Up Contra Costa Action a Project of Tides Advocacy | $2,500 | - | Oct 2024 |
| Dominique King for Antioch City Council 2024 | Lift Up Contra Costa Action a Project of Tides Advocacy | $2,500 | - | Oct 2024 |
| Dominique King for Antioch City Council 2024 | Sandor Straus | $2,500 | Retired | Sep 2024 |
| Dominique King for Antioch City Council 2024 | Sandor Straus | $2,500 | Retired | Sep 2024 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
What this does
This shifts city tax dollars to guarantee that the Independent Police Monitor and the Office of Inspector General receive the specific funding levels mandated by the City Charter for the 2026 fiscal year.
Who is mentioned in the record
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Independent Police Monitor
The agency's budget is being adjusted to meet City Charter requirements.
Office of Inspector General
The agency's budget is being adjusted to meet City Charter requirements.
New Orleans Taxpayers
The reallocation of city funds impacts how municipal tax revenue is distributed across city departments.
What changed
Last recorded activity April 23, 2026.
What's next
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
The New Orleans City Council has passed an to adjust the 2026 city operating budget. This change reallocates funds to ensure the Independent Police Monitor and the Office of Inspector General meet City Charter funding requirements.
Key Facts
- The ordinance amends the 2026 City of New Orleans operating budget (Ordinance No. 30531 M.C.S.).
- Funds are being reallocated to ensure compliance with City Charter funding requirements for the Independent Police Monitor.
- Funds are being reallocated to ensure compliance with City Charter funding requirements for the Office of Inspector General.
- The ordinance was introduced on April 9, 2026.
- A fiscal note was received prior to the vote.
- The Budget Committee recommended the ordinance for approval.
- The ordinance has been officially adopted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the city changing the 2026 budget?
The budget is being adjusted to ensure that the Independent Police Monitor and the Office of Inspector General receive the funding levels required by the City Charter.
Has this ordinance already been approved?
Yes, the has been adopted by the City Council.
Why It Matters
This shifts city tax dollars to guarantee that the Independent Police Monitor and the Office of Inspector General receive the specific funding levels mandated by the City Charter for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
policy shift90% confidence
Charter Compliance Priority
The city is actively adjusting its operating budget mid-year to ensure strict adherence to City Charter funding mandates for oversight bodies.
Connected Entities
Sources
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