NEW ORLEANS (Oct. 16, 2025) — Mayor-Elect Helena Moreno today announced the formation of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Search Committee, to be co-chaired by State Senator Jimmy Harris and Aimee Quirk, two leaders with extensive experience in government, business, and community engagement.

Mayor-Elect Helena Moreno today announced the co-chairs of her transition effort, New Direction New Orleans: former White House Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond, Former Judge Desirée Charbonnet, Emily Arata, and Ryan Berger