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flag New Orleans proposes a $1.59B 2026 budget with cuts and new fees to address a $65M–$100M shortfall.

flag New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has proposed a $1.59 billion 2026 budget, including $200 million in cuts and $73 million in new revenue from a sanitation fee increase, property tax roll-forward, and a half-penny sales tax on tourism and services. flag The plan addresses a projected fiscal shortfall due to declining tax revenues, reduced federal grants, and end of pandemic funding, with officials warning of potential 20% drops in future aid. flag Without the fee hike, sanitation services would be cut by 26%. flag The city faces a $65–$100 million shortfall, partly blamed on past budget decisions. flag The Louisiana Legislative Auditor is reviewing finances, and the City Council will wait for findings before acting. flag Budget hearings begin October 14, with a final vote expected by December 1.

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