EMILYs List Congratulates LaToya Cantrell on Her Reelection as Mayor of New Orleans

For Immediate Release
November 13, 2021

EMILY's List Congratulates LaToya Cantrell on Her Reelection as Mayor of New Orleans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, congratulated Mayor LaToya Cantrell on her reelection as mayor of New Orleans. Laphonza Butler, president of EMILYs List, released the following statement:

 “EMILYs List is thrilled that LaToya Cantrell has won reelection as mayor of New Orleans. Mayor Cantrell is a groundbreaking public servant who has dedicated her career to creating a more equitable city for all. We know that the people of New Orleans recognize her leadership throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, her focus on affordable housing and accessible health care, and her efforts to create new economic opportunities. We look forward to working with Mayor Cantrell as she continues to be a strong advocate for the people of New Orleans.”

 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, Cantrell moved to New Orleans to attend Xavier University of Louisiana. After graduation, she and her husband Jason moved to the Broadmoor neighborhood, and Cantrell became active in the community. As the president of the Broadmoor Improvement Association, she led the neighborhood’s response to Hurricane Katrina, which became a model for disaster recovery. She was first elected to the New Orleans City Council in 2012 before her groundbreaking election as the first woman mayor in 2017.

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