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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March 18, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans Hosts Readiness Event to Enhance Public Safety during Special Major Events

 In partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (CWMD), the City of New Orleans is hosting a multiday readiness event from Monday, March 18 through Friday, March 22. The purpose of this initiative is continuous collaboration, preparedness and improvements for local, state and federal first responders to address tactical, radiological, nuclear and chemical scenarios and to enhance future operations.  

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March 15, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Traffic Advisory: Temporary Signal Outage at S. Liberty and Poydras Streets

The City of New Orleans today announced that beginning Monday, March 18, the Department of Public Works (DPW) in conjunction with Hard Rock Construction, LLC will perform electrical work at the intersection of South Liberty and Poydras Streets. While work is ongoing, crews do not anticipate lane closures along Poydras Street. However, the traffic light will be temporarily out, and stop signs will be placed at the intersection.  

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March 15, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Traffic Advisory: Temporary Lane Shift Extended on North Claiborne Avenue and Flood Street Intersection

The City of New Orleans today announced that beginning, Monday, March 18, Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor, Command Construction Industries, LLC, will extend the lane reduction in the 5400 block of North Claiborne Avenue for an additional two months, until May 20, to resume the remaining utility work.

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March 15, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

Traffic Advisory: Extension of Temporary Lane Closure in the 5900 Block of North Claiborne Avenue

The City of New Orleans today announced that beginning, Monday, March 18, Department of Public Works (DPW) contractor, Command Construction Industries, LLC, will extend the temporary lane closure in the 5900 block of North Claiborne Avenue, between Gordon and Benton Streets, for approximately two additional months, until May 20. The extension is necessary to accommodate the remaining utility work.

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March 13, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans to Receive $4.1 Million for Lincoln Beach Redevelopment Project

The City of New Orleans is set to receive a $4.1 million federal funding appropriation for the redevelopment of Lincoln Beach, secured by U.S. Congressman Troy Carter. This allocation is part of the overall $24.6 million funding dedicated to bringing Lincoln Beach back to New Orleans East. 

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March 12, 2024 | From City of New Orleans

City of New Orleans to Hold Lottery for Jackson Square Artists

The City of New Orleans today announced that it will hold a lottery for qualified artists to obtain permits necessary to sell art in Jackson Square in the French Quarter on Saturday, April 6.

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