The Kenner City Council meeting on May 23, 2025, focused on several key agenda items, including the approval of a public gathering and the adoption of the city’s capital budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

The council began by approving a motion to hold a family reunion at Betsy B. Hammond Park on May 24, 2025, from 12 PM to 6 PM. This application, submitted by Davis Cencino, received unanimous support from the council, passing with a 6-0 vote.

Following this, the council moved to the consent agenda, which included the approval of minutes from the previous meeting and the approval of bingo and public gathering applications. The consent agenda was also approved without opposition.

A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a public hearing regarding the capital budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2026. Council Member Wilmot initiated the public hearing, which was opened and closed without any audience participation. The council then voted to approve the budget, which included an amendment to increase the transfer to the capital budget by $1,050,000. This amount will be distributed equally among the seven council members for capital purchases, reflecting a collaborative approach to funding city projects.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the council's commitment to community events and fiscal planning, with all major decisions passing unanimously, indicating strong support among council members.