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Helena Moreno Joins Local Podcast to Discuss Her Mayoral Run and Vision for a Functional New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Newtral Groundz is proud to announce a powerful new episode of its civic engagement series Ground Zereaux, featuring a one-on-one conversation with Helena Moreno—City Council President and current candidate for Mayor of New Orleans.

In the extended interview, Moreno speaks candidly about her upbringing, her transition from journalism to public service, and the hard truths she’s learned in over 15 years of elected office. The conversation touches on her comprehensive crime prevention strategy, plans to modernize city infrastructure, and her commitment to education, workforce development, and transparency in government.

“I want to get this city where it’s functioning,” Moreno says in the episode. “There are too many things broken that make it difficult to live here. It’s time to get the basics right.”

The interview also explores her vision for revitalizing New Orleans East, expanding youth job programs, using technology—including AI—to improve city operations, and pushing back against federal funding rollbacks that threaten local nonprofits.

Ground Zereaux continues to serve as a platform for critical civic conversations with New Orleans leaders and candidates. As election season heats up, the series is committed to providing unfiltered, community-centered political coverage not found in traditional media.

🎧 Listen to the full interview now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
📍 Visit groundzereaux.com for ongoing coverage of the 2025 mayoral race.


About Newtral Groundz:
Newtral Groundz is a leading Black-owned media platform in Louisiana, known for its original reporting, cultural storytelling, and digital innovation. Through initiatives like Ground Zereaux, the platform elevates underrepresented voices and connects communities with the political issues that matter most.

Corey Bureau

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