A message from the Mayor

Throughout the first year of my administration, we have focused on ensuring the residents of New Orleans get their fair share of the revenue we generate. We’ve seen this play out in the recent deal we confirmed with the tourism industry to help get more funding for our aging infrastructure, and the renewed millage that will more equitably fund our parks and recreation entities.

Now it’s time for residents to get their fair share of the revenue generated through taxes and fees that often get unpaid by their fellow residents. It’s time for an Amnesty. Now, balancing the needs and obligations of our residents is indeed a delicate one. That’s why our Amnesty Late Fee Forgiveness Program will serve two purposes: give residents a chance to pay what they owe the City (but often have felt constrained by additional fees), and for our residents to see the benefits this overdue revenue can provide.

I encourage all of our residents to take advantage of the Amnesty Late Fee Forgiveness Program so that we can all move forward to help make this City a better place to live.