City officials will take your questions during Community Office Hours
Norman Mayer Library (Jamal Melancon, Gentilly Messenger file photo)
The city’s Neighborhood Engagement Community Office for District D holds Office Hours at the Norman Mayer Library, 3001 Gentilly Blvd., on Monday through Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Office Hours program gives residents the opportunity to meet with neighborhood liaisons and city personnel in-person or by virtual appointment. Officials from city departments are regularly available during Office Hours as special guests.
A representative from the Department of Sanitation will take individual appointments on Oct. 31. The Department of Sanitation directs all activities related to garbage collection, disposal, recycling and street cleaning.
Virtual and in-person appointments on Sanitation issues are available Oct. 31 from 10:30 to 11: 30 a.m. The one-on-one meetings are 15 minutes long.
The Neighborhood Engagement Office will also host representatives from Office of Code Enforcement on Nov. 2 and from the Office of Community Development on Nov. 9.
To talk to someone from Code Enforcement, District D residents can make an appointment for the Nov. 2 from 2 to 3 p.m. The Department of Code Enforcement works to eliminate blight in New Orleans by ensuring every building is in compliance with City Code and enforcing building codes against properties that are determined to be public nuisances.
To meet with someone from Community Development, make an appointment for Nov. 9 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The Office of Community Development channels grants and other resources to provide residents with services in affordable housing, economic development, special needs and community service programs.
The Neighborhood Engagement Office’s Community Office Hours program is intended to provide an opportunity to discuss issues within the community and give residents the opportunity for direct dialogue with city staff.
To make an appointment to speak with officials during Community Office Hours, call 504-658-4934 or go to www.nola.gov/coh
