Office of Cultural Economy 2027 Budget
At a glance
Based on auto-generated captions; names and details may be misheard.
- What: the proposed 2027 budget for the Office of Cultural Economy, which supports culture bearers, social aid and pleasure clubs, festivals and cultural districts.
- Where it stands: the office lost 67 percent of its staff and has three employees. About $335,000 of state appropriations was vetoed (later cited as $375,000), and the grants program, Embrace the Culture initiative and poet laureate program were suspended.
- Next: Council President Morrell said the mayor is open to revisiting the New Orleans Tourism and Culture Fund; Councilmember McCarron (name as rendered) asked about a Gallier Hall fund as a source.
- Key people: Frederick Delusi, Jeff Schwarz.
- Related: Film Office 2027 Budget, Office of Nighttime Economy 2027 Budget.
Sources
Discussion time
About 16 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).
| Meeting | Minutes |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 - City Council Budget Hearings | 16 |
Log
- 2026-10-08 - City Council Budget Hearings - Budget presentation and questions: 67 percent staff loss, vetoed state appropriations, suspended programs, monument restorations and the Tourism and Culture Fund.