French Quarter Task Force records, 1976-1981 | Louisiana Research Collection

The French Quarter Task Force was formed under New Orleans Mayor Ernest Morial to address the issues of police presence, sanitation, traffic, tourism, and public relations in the French Quarter.  The task force consisted of a board of appointed members as well as property and business owners in the French Quarter community, and was active 1979-1981.

The collection consists of correspondence, minutes, and memoranda of the French Quarter Task Force and its subcommittees.  Also included are investigative reports, petitions, Mayoral ordinances and permits, and Louisiana House Bills pertaining to task force projects.