EMILYs List Endorses LaToya Cantrell for Mayor of New Orleans

For Immediate Release

August 12, 2021

EMILYs List Endorses LaToya Cantrell for Mayor of New Orleans

Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, endorsed LaToya Cantrell for reelection in the race for mayor of New Orleans. Emily Cain, executive director of EMILYs List, released the following statement:

“EMILYs List is thrilled to endorse LaToya Cantrell for reelection as mayor of New Orleans. LaToya made history when she became the first woman mayor of New Orleans in 2018, and since then, she has worked tirelessly to create a more equitable city for all. LaToya has prioritized direct assistance for residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, sustainable infrastructure projects, affordable housing, accessible health care, public safety, and economic development and opportunity. We know that with LaToya at the helm, New Orleans will continue on its path to becoming a more just, prosperous city for its residents.”

Mayor LaToya Cantrell began her career of public service at the age of 13, when she began serving as secretary for her local chamber of commerce. In 1990, LaToya moved to New Orleans to attend Xavier University of Louisiana. After graduation, she and her husband Jason moved to the Broadmoor neighborhood, and LaToya became active in the community. As the president of the Broadmoor Improvement Association, LaToya led the neighborhood’s response to Hurricane Katrina, which became a model for disaster recovery. LaToya was first elected to the New Orleans City Council in 2012 before her election as mayor in 2017.

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