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LaToya Cantrell (née Wilder; born April 3, 1972) is a politician serving as the Mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana since May 7, 2018. A Democrat, Cantrell is the first woman to hold the office. Before becoming mayor, Cantrell represented District B on the New Orleans City Council from 2012 to 2018.
On May 7, 2018, LaToya Cantrell made history as New Orleans’ first woman mayor in its 300-year history. After that historic victory, Mayor Cantrell was inaugurated to a second term on January 10, 2022. Her passion for the City of Yes and her dedication to its residents remains stronger than ever.
Nov 20, 2017 · And on Saturday, New Orleans continued the trend, electing its first female mayor, LaToya Cantrell, in the city’s 300-year history. Here are a few things to know about Ms. Cantrell, 45, who...
Nov 14, 2021 · Cantrell received 64% of the vote in the 2021 election, despite facing challenges such as COVID-19, Hurricane Ida and the Hard Rock Hotel collapse. She has been the city's leader for four years and has pushed for affordable housing, green infrastructure and economic development.
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Aug 14, 2023 · NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jason Cantrell, the husband of Mayor LaToya Cantrell has died, the city announced in a Monday morning news release. Details, including the time and cause of his death, were not included in the announcement from City Hall.
May 1, 2023 · Car thefts were nearly constant, basic city services were lagging and critics organized a recall campaign against Mayor LaToya Cantrell, accusing her of giving up on her job.
Nov 14, 2021 · New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell remains firmly planted at the top of the city’s political landscape following a solid re-election victory on Saturday, but the rest of the night’s results...
