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On May 7, 2018, LaToya Cantrell made history as the first woman elected as Mayor of New Orleans in its 300-year history. Mayor Cantrell was inaugurated for a second term on January 10, 2022, continuing her commitment to building a safer, stronger, and more equitable City.
During her first term, Mayor Cantrell successfully led negotiations to pass the Fair Share agreement, securing $200 million over five years for infrastructure improvements. She also spearheaded efforts to gain voter approval for a Short-Term Rental Visitors Tax and a $500 million Bond Authorization to kickstart major infrastructure improvements. In 2020, she played a crucial role in the City’s navigation of the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing public health and safety while working to stabilize the economy.
Under the Mayor’s leadership, the City of New Orleans made historic progress in kickstarting the revitalization of the former Six Flags site in New Orleans East, selecting a developer to transform the long-dormant property into an economic engine for the region. The Cantrell Administration has remained focused on leveraging City-owned assets to create jobs, attract investment, and enhance economic opportunities for residents.
Now in her second term, Mayor Cantrell remains focused on key priorities, including public safety, infrastructure improvements, and affordable housing. She has expanded crime reduction efforts, launched major roadwork and flood mitigation projects, implemented the unprecedented installation of more than 80,000 Sewerage and Water Board Smart Meters and broke ground on the Power Complex as the Board’s President, to address localized flooding and enhance overall water management, and increased investments in housing and homeownership programs. Her administration continues to support local businesses, grow the cultural economy, and push forward climate resilience initiatives. Additionally, Mayor Cantrell successfully led the City’s preparations for Super Bowl LIX in 2025, reinforcing New Orleans’ status as a premier destination for major events.
With a commitment to equity and sustainability, Mayor Cantrell is driving lasting progress to improve the quality of life for all New Orleanians.
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