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Emily's List Endorses Mayor LaToya Cantrell
As the first woman elected to serve as mayor of New Orleans, Mayor Cantrell has always unapologetically fought for women throughout the city. EMILY's List has been relentless in ensuring that our government reflects the people it serves by supporting pro-choice, Democratic women as they run for office since 1985. Now, they're joining us for an online event
on August 24 that you're invited to!
From the beginning, Mayor Cantrell has tirelessly worked to make sure that the women of New Orleans have a strong advocate on their side. She established the Office of Youth and Families, tripled the city's investment in early childhood education, and enrolled over 1,000 families in Healthy Start so they can have access to the healthcare they deserve.
With the help of her nonprofit, Forward Together New Orleans, she worked to donate over 200,000 diapers, 40,000 feminine hygiene products, and 15,000 baby food products to families in need. She also advocated on behalf of Planned Parenthood as a City Council Member and spoke out against laws restricting abortion rights.
Sarah Curmi, vice president of state and local campaigns at EMILY's List, said this:
"As the first woman and first Black woman to be elected mayor of New Orleans, LaToya is a trailblazer. LaToya has been on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic while also remaining focused on improving health care, tackling the affordable housing crisis, and securing significant funding to address New Orleans’ infrastructure needs. EMILY’s List is proud to endorse LaToya Cantrell for reelection as New Orleans mayor and to see the progress she continues to make for families.”
EMILY's List Executive Director Emily Cain will be joining us for a Women for LaToya virtual event on Tuesday, August 24, and you're invited! You can register online here
or email drew@latoyacantrell.com.
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In May 2018 Mayor LaToya Cantrell was the first Black woman to be sworn in as mayor of New Orleans. She did so with the support of the Higher Heights for America PAC, and they have now endorsed her candidacy for re-election. Since its founding, the Higher Heights for America PAC has been dedicated to getting progressive Black women elected to federal, state, and local offices. "Higher Heights support meant the world to me in 2017 when I ran to be the first Black woman to serve as mayor of New Orleans, and today their endorsement means just as much as I am seeking re-election," said Cantrell. "We have made so much progress for Black women throughout my first term like enrolling over 1,000 families in healthy start, increasing access to early childhood education, and mandating at least 35% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation in city contracts. I know that the progress we make in my second term will further set New Orleans up for generations of success." In her second term, Mayor Cantrell is committed to implementing innovative new programs designed to reduce crime, investing in more resilient infrastructure, combatting the legacy of exclusionary housing zoning policies, and investing more in our city's youth & families.
Mayor LaToya Cantrell is fighting to bring more progress to the residents of New Orleans by putting her battle-tested leadership to work every day. Her strong leadership has earned the endorsement of The New Orleans Tribune . Read their endorsement below: "Mayor LaToya Cantrell has fought for the people of New Orleans—from getting the City its fair share in sales tax dollars, to putting culture bearers in a position to partake in the economic largess created by their impact on the hospitality industry to fighting a pandemic, even when it has meant taking heat for unpopular decisions that protected the health and wellbeing of all New Orleanians. The Mayor has rolled up her sleeves and put skin in the game. There is no one better equipped to continue leading New Orleans for the next four years." If you requested an absentee by mail ballot be sure to vote for Mayor Cantrell, follow all necessary steps, and return it as soon as possible.
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The U.S. Treasury announced today that New Orleans will receive millions in additional funding for emergency rental assistance. We were one of only seven cities and states across the country that met the requirements for additional funding. The city was eligible for additional funding because it has already successfully distributed $24.7 million in rental assistance. The Treasury said that the City of New Orleans "has focused a lot of efforts on community awareness through neighborhood engagement events. They also are actively working with the courts to help those facing eviction receive fast tracked emergency rental assistance." Mayor Cantrell's administration will continue working to help every New Orleanian in need of rental assistance. If you are in need of help, you can apply here .
As we begin the road to recovery throughout the city of New Orleans, there are numerous volunteer opportunities for those who are able and willing to help out around our community. See the list of organizations in need of volunteers below: