The Plan

A New Day for New Orleans Starts with Us

New Orleans is a city unlike any other—rich in culture, spirit, and resilience. But it’s time we matched that soul with systems that actually work for our people. Tyrell Morris is running for Mayor because he believes New Orleans deserves a government that functions efficiently, delivers real results, and puts people first.

👮‍♂️ Public Safety Reimagined

Fully fund and modernize public safety agencies—better training, equipment, and pay.
Create and equipt the NOPD aviation unit to increase the apprehension capability while reducing the risk of traffic accidents. This unit will also assist NOFD and NOEMS with search and rescue missions.
Convert an abandoned school or government owned facility into public safety recruit housing.
Increase access to 24-hour care and mental health services for residents and public safety agencies.
Align public safety agencies with core city principles of accountability, service, and respect.

🔧 A City That Works

Open satellite City Hall offices in every council district to bring services closer to the people.
Require monthly agency performance reports, confirmed through council oversight.
Ensure coordination between public works and utilities—pave streets, modernize drainage, and reduce service delays.
Restructure the Sewerage & Water Board and push for better cooperation with Entergy and other utility providers..
Make city facilities energy-efficient and transition to solar power wherever possible.

🛠️ Finish What We Started

Commit to completing road projects on time and budget.
Address the backlog in maintenance of public infrastructure.
Launch a preventive maintenance program for neighborhood facilities.

💼 Build a Strong, Supported Workforce

Introduce 100% employer-funded healthcare for city workers.
Launch a full job classification and compensation review.
Provide childcare options for employees through contractor partnerships.
Offer student loan repayment assistance to attract top talent.
Remove unnecessary residency requirements and prioritize residency preference for hiring.

🏡 Invest in Neighborhoods

Create the Office of Neighborhood Engagement and Safety to tackle root causes of crime and quality of life issues.
Launch the Office of Human Services within the New Orleans Health Department to provide comprehensive support and case management for families in need.
Fold neighborhood associations and improvement districts into city government and reactivate dormant ones to make sure they align with citywide priorities.
Appoint a Director of External Affairs to connect external agencies with the city government to ensure we are all moving towards the same goal.

🚎 Re-imagine Transportation

Invest in and expand the streetcar/light rail system to better connect the city.
Build a transit system New Orleanians can believe in—affordable, accessible, and efficient.

📚 Strong Schools Build Strong Communities

Support public education through community investment.
Create safer school environments to support enrollment and community trust.
Encourage public-private partnerships to expand job training and career paths.

⛪ Faith & Community Partnerships

Launch the Office of Religious Affairs to give churches and faith-based organizations a voice in government and to be a coordinating entity for service delivery through our places of worship.
Recognize the deep role that spiritual communities play in building trust and serving neighborhoods.

🏘️ Seamless coordination with other branches of government

Increase oversight of the New Orleans City Council of agencies
Request that City Council leadership assign every agency that receives city funds to a committee and require an annual performance and budget hearing
Agency Directors will be responsible for setting annual goals and report on progress to the New Orleans City Council
Recurring monthly meetings between individual Councilmembers and the Mayor to increase coordination and information sharing

🏘️ Housing & Quality of Life

Aggressively build more affordable housing units.
Empower code enforcement to hold short-term rentals accountable.
Expand city-sponsored intramural sports and recreation programs for youth.
Tackle food insecurity through investment in local food sources.

🎉 Culture, Events, and Economy

Create the Office of Special Events and Culture, replacing the Office of Cultural Economy, to coordinate all major city events and festivals.
Build a world-class Hotel & Hospitality School to fuel one of our city’s most vital industries.

Core Values

Faith

Tyrell was raised with a strong Christian foundation, and his faith continues to be a source of strength, guidance, and comfort. He believes faith gives us the tools to face difficult times and the hope to move forward. While faith is personal, Tyrell values the diverse spiritual expressions that make up New Orleans. He believes everyone should be free to worship as they choose and that our shared values can unite us.

Hard Work

Nothing worth having comes easy. Tyrell believes in the power of rolling up your sleeves and doing the work. From fixing potholes to fixing policy, he’s ready to face the tough challenges head-on. Everyone has a responsibility to shape their own future—but government should be there to remove barriers, not create them.

Accountability & Transparency

Tyrell believes in a city government that works for the people—not around them. He will be a good steward of taxpayer dollars, promote transparent budgeting, and create systems for real-time public access to city finances.

Opportunity for All

No one should be left behind. From those facing hard times to kids in underserved neighborhoods, Tyrell believes in second chances and systems that lift people up—not hold them down.

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The First 100 Days

Tyrell will hit the ground running with a clear agenda:

Launch key offices: Neighborhood Safety, Human Services, Religious Affairs
Recruit and fill leadership positions with individuals who are experienced, hold credentials and have a strong and bold plan to bring optimal agency performance
Launch major recruitment initiative to fill vacant positions
Publish city's financial statements monthly
Deploy a coordinated crime reduction strategy
Begin decentralizing city services through district satellite offices

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Let's Try Something New

Tyrell Morris is not a career politician—he’s a career leader who listens, learns, and acts. He believes in collaboration, not confrontation. Progress, not politics. And above all, he believes New Orleans can work for everyone—if we’re willing to do the work together.

Let’s be proud of our city again. Let’s build the New Orleans we all deserve.