Algiers Development District

Contact Information

Phone:(504) 367-3331
Website:http://www.algiersdevelopment.com
Board address:

3520 General DeGaulle Drive
Suite 3070
New Orleans, Louisiana 70114

Purpose

The Algiers Development District provides for the orderly planning, development, acquisition, construction, and effectuation of the services, improvements, and facilities to be furnished by the district, and provides for the representation in the affairs of the district of those persons and interests immediately concerned with and affected by the purposes and development of the district. The district is a special taxing district (TIF) that serves as a local redevelopment authority for Federal City military base realignment purposes.

Composition

Seven members.

  • The two state representatives who represent the fifteenth ward of Orleans Parish, or designees;
  • The two state senators who represent the fifteenth ward of Orleans Parish, or designees;
  • The councilmember who represents the fifteenth ward of Orleans Parish, or designee;
  • The Mayor or designee; and
  • The assessor for the fifteenth ward of Orleans Parish, or designee.

Current Composition

Appointing Authority First Name Last Name Term Expires
State Representative representing 15th Ward of Orleans Parish, or designee Mark Major Pleasure of appointing authority
State Senator representing 15th Ward of Orleans Parish, or designee Sen. JP Morrell Pleasure of appointing authority
State Representative representing 15th Ward of Orleans Parish, or designee Rep. Gary Carter Pleasure of appointing authority
Assessor for the 15th Ward of Orleans Parish, or designee Paul Collins Pleasure of appointing authority
State Senator representing 15th Ward of Orleans Parish, or designee Troy Carter Pleasure of appointing authority
Mayor or designee Jabarie Walker Pleasure of appointing authority
Councilmember representing 15th Ward of Orleans Parish, or designee Freddie King, III Pleasure of appointing authority

Term Length

Members serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority.

(Created by La. R.S. 33:2740.27; Ord. No. 021282 M.C.S.)