NEW ORLEANS — Mayor Helena Moreno on Monday announced a new economic development leadership team aimed at attracting investment and accelerating growth across New Orleans, with a particular emphasis on New Orleans East. FILE PHOTO: Mayor Helena Moreno holds a press conference about lighting in New Orleans East, Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune) The newly formed team is part of the Moreno administration’s broader effort to strengthen the city’s