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Mayor Cantrell is fighting climate change
WATCH: New Orleans is on the front lines battling climate change.
At the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference Mayor Cantrell made clear that New Orleans cannot pump its way out of climate change. She has been fighting to harden infrastructure and secure federal and state dollars to help fight climate change in our city since day one.
Mayor Cantrell knows that we must turn to renewable energy, invest in green infrastructure, and look for new innovative ways to satisfy residents' needs all the while protecting the environment.
Not only will Mayor Cantrell's purposeful investment in clean energy protect our community's health and safety, but it will also bring much-needed jobs to New Orleans.
The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
I'm ready to serve for four more years.
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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:
New Orleans is often called the most resilient community in the world. You've seen that many times before, and it's clearer than ever this week. But New Orleans is more than resilient. We're persistent. We don't just wait out our challenges. We take action with intentionality to provide mutual aid and come back stronger. Our city persists through this pandemic - not only its onset, but every wave that has hit since then. We persist through the economic crisis that it brought. Right now, everywhere I look, I see people extending a helping hand towards family, friends, neighbors, and strangers. Whether it's the staff at Bub’s checking on someone's house around the corner, new friends meeting at Courtyard Brewery while they give away free beer and ice cream, or Sukho Thai feeding first responders for free , I'm seeing New Orleanians supporting each other in any way they can. This is the persistence that makes this city one of a kind. We have urgent work to do. And a lot of it. But we will keep holding the line. If your friends' homes are too damaged to stay in, invite them over. If you have extra food that's going to go bad, share it with your neighbors. If you have a generator, let others use it to charge their phones and other essential devices. If you’re out of town, use the internet to help find resources for those without. We are still assessing the extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Ida, including the damage to our power grid. My administration is working closely with Entergy to restore power to the city as quickly as possible. We will share updates continually as we get more information. Keep looking out for your fellow New Orleanians. Don't be afraid to ask for help. This is bad, but we've persisted through worse. We will get through this by working together. And please, keep following COVID-19 protocols no matter where you are. We can’t let Ida distract us from pandemic recovery. Sincerely, Mayor LaToya Cantrell