Mardi Gras cleanup funding and worker pay
At a glance
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- What: whether the city funds Mardi Gras and special-event cleanup, and how temporary cleanup workers are paid.
- Where it stands: the proposal leaves out about $1.8 million for cleanup; officials say the city runs a deficit of roughly $3.7 million to $4 million on Mardi Gras. Advocates report late pay.
- Next: council members said they will look for revenue and fixes, including possible state action, but not in this budget cycle.
- Key people: Ernest Leger, Matt Torry, Matthew Willard, Magali Ortiz.
Sources
Discussion time
About 13 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 - City Council Budget Hearings | 13 |
Log
- 2026-10-19 - City Council Budget Hearings - Cleanup funding (about $1.8 million) omitted; city Mardi Gras deficit put near $3.7 million to $4 million; workers and advocates reported late pay and safety gear concerns.