A Greener NOLA Quality of Life Committee Hearing

A Greener NOLA campaign has had some swift developments recently! Councilmember Lesli Harris of District B has brought forward Resolution R-23-244 championing local food and growers. This resolution is #18 on the consent agenda for the New Orleans City Council meeting scheduled for Thursday June 8, 2023. 

(above) View the presentation at the Quality of Life Committee meeting from May 31, 2023 paneled by Devin Wright of GNOGA, Terence Jackson of SPROUT, and Brynn Comeaux of NOLA FPAC (pictured above). 

Next step: final approval of our resolution at the June 8 City Council meeting! We would love to see folks attend in person, but understand that is challenging for many folks. If you can't make it in person, please submit a public comment here in support of resolution R-23-244, item #18 on the consent agenda, by this Thursday, the 8th, at 9am.

Public Comment guidance: We encourage folks to let council know what their connection to urban agriculture is (e.g. a farmer, gardener, local food eater, nonprofit advocate, etc.), what it is about urban agriculture that they care about (e.g. environmental/climate benefits, social connection and community, beautiful spaces in our city, etc.), and lastly- be sure to tell council that you want them to pass the resolution (R-23-244; item #18 on the consent agenda) and support the development of our local food system!!! If you need help or more ideas, email Devin (devin@sproutnola.org) for some guidance!