Council Member· 2026-01-12 – 2030-01-31 (start and end per Legistar office record body 138 [City Council] [2026-01-12 – 2030-01-31]; sworn in January 12, 2026 per WWNO)

Jason Hughes

New Orleans

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Term ending Jan 31, 2030.

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Top issues during term (2)(Business Jobs)

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Freret Street corridor commercial growth and parking

Adds a new membership golf venue to the booming Freret corridor without required off-street parking.

medium↓May 2026[2]

Eastern New Orleans vocational education facility

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