Office of Mayor LaToya Cantrell

Mayor LaToya Cantrell

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.  

In her first term as Mayor, the Cantrell Administration was pivotal in negotiations to pass Fair Share legislation, securing $200M over five years for infrastructure, as well as getting voter approval in 2019 for a Short-Term Rental Visitors Tax and $500M Bond Authorization. In 2020, she also became laser-focused on protecting the public health and safety of the city’s residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as demonstrating first-hand her commitment to creating a more equitable and safer New Orleans for all residents. 

In 2021, the City of New Orleans, under Mayor Cantrell's leadership, achieved a critical milestone in selecting a developer for the former Six Flags site in New Orleans East, which has sat dormant for over 16 years as a result of Hurricane Katrina. This symbolized the administration's larger approach to leveraging City-owned assets and creating a more equitable and vibrant economy for all New Orleans residents and businesses. 

As she begins her second term, Mayor Cantrell remains focused on the issues of public safety, infrastructure, affordable housing and improving the quality of life for all New Orleans residents.

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    January 17, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

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    January 16, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

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    January 16, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

    CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ANNOUNCES PLANS TO ADDRESS ANTICIPATED INCLEMENT WEATHER

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    January 16, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

    City of New Orleans Announces Events Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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    January 15, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

    Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) Appoints Marjorianna Willman as Executive Director

    The Housing Authority of New Orleans (HANO) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Marjorianna Willman as the Executive Director, effective January 13. The Board made the decision during an executive session, where the members voted unanimously in favor of her appointment.

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    January 15, 2025 | From City of New Orleans

    Traffic Advisory: Closure of South-bound Lanes of Toledano Street for Construction

    Beginning Thursday, Jan. 16, weather permitting, the Office of Stormwater & Green Infrastructure’s contractor, Impetus Infrastructure, LLC, will close the South-bound lanes of Toledano Street to begin roadway work for the DPW547A - DPS01 Watershed (Broadmoor HMGP) Drainage Upgrades and Green Infrastructure Project (Phase I).  A temporary lane closure will begin at 7 a.m. on Jan. 16, the South-bound 3000-3200 blocks of Toledano Street and will remain in effect for approximately one month.

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