Kenner Community Listening Sessions

 

Kenner Schedules District "Community Listening Sessions" Moving Forward with 2030 Plan Recommendations

 

The "Kenner 2030 Plan for Prosperous Future" was developed by Kenner Mayor Michael S. Yenni's 41-member Economic Development Committee which was organized two years ago to develop a plan to promote a more prosperous economic climate in the city.  One part of the comprehensive plan suggested hosting a series of listening sessions for residents. A session was held in February as a "test run" and residents citywide were invited and attended.  In the coming months, one session will be held in each council district.  Mayor Yenni and the council members associated to each district are scheduled to attend to listen to resident concerns in an informal setting.

 

In accordance with the recommendations of the Kenner 2030 Plan, Community Listening Sessions will take place in each council district progressing numerically as follows:

Council District 4 – Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Kenner City Park Pavilion – 3800 Loyola

All meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m. and doors will open 15 minutes prior to start time.  While open to the public, these sessions are intended to listen to specific concerns from each council district in smaller settings. To find a boundary map of each council district, visit http://www.kenner.la.us/2/KennerExisting.pdf.

 

The intention of the listening sessions is to foster greater public trust in the transparency and effectiveness of city government.  Kenner Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Natalie Newton said the community listening sessions can have a great impact. "These sessions can reach far and wide to bring Kenner together as a community. My hope is to get as many people involved as possible as we work together to move Kenner forward. As Mayor Yenni has stated 'cooperation and community' are what will make us a 'community of choice.'" said Newton.

 

As it becomes available, updated information on listening sessions can be found on the city website, Kenner Facebook Page or via the Mayor's Office at 468-7240.  For questions regarding the upcoming District Sessions, please contact Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Natalie Newton at 468-7240.

 

The Kenner 2030 Plan for a Prosperous Future can be found on the city's website at www.kenner.la.us.