NEW ORLEANS —

With so many concerns over money, jobs and city services — WDSU wants to know — what could be cut, what jobs could be lost?

WDSU is told through sources that furloughs are not on the table right now and that Mayor-elect Helena Moreno has no intention to use that measure at this time. Advertisement

Sources close to Moreno say her priorities in 2026 will be critical staffing and public safety.

Police, fire EMS — as well as Safety & Permits are all expected to remain intact and funded to the levels needed.

When it comes to cuts, sources say Moreno and her team plan to "right-size" city government.

One example, sources say dozens of people were hired through federal grants during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many of those grants ran out, but sources say the city then absorbed t

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