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)
Matthew Willard
New Orleans
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Top issues during term (5)(General)
Data center regulations citywide
Residents fear higher utility bills and strain on the city's fragile water and power systems if large data centers come to New Orleans.
state-city relations
State funding and control decisions could squeeze New Orleans’ budget, making it harder to pay for everyday city services.
state legislative session advocacy
Both the city's budget and your own tax bill are on the table, so what passes could change what you pay and what you get for it.
city governance performance ranking
Your tax dollars may face more scrutiny as officials are pressed to show where money is going and whether services are delivering results.
sea level rise relocation study
Taxpayers and the city could face steep bills for adaptation, buyouts, and relocation—plus pressure on property values and the tax base if some areas become harder to insure or live in.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Willard was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.