Mayor Latoya Cantrell Archives

Overwhelmed! Gun Buyback Hits Capacity in One Hour

January 19, 2019

The much-advertised gun buyback Mayor LaToya Cantrell scheduled for today is already over.

Mayor Cantrell Declares Friday “Black and Gold Day”

January 17, 2019

Friday, January 18th will be “Black and Gold Day” in the city of New Orleans. All residents are encouraged to wear their black and gold Saints attire to show support for the team as they prepare to take on the Rams this Sunday in the NFL Playoffs. Mayor LaToya Cantrell made the declaration on Facebook […]

Mayor Cantrell Announces Shaun Ferguson As Next NOPD Superintendent

January 14, 2019

Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced that New Orleans Police Department Commander Shaun Ferguson will be sworn in as the city's new police superintendent.

Mayor Cantrell Announces 2019 MLK Day Celebration: “Remember, Celebrate, Act”

January 11, 2019

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” -Dr. Martin Luther King On Thursday, Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced the city’s plans for celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day. The theme for this year’s celebration is “Remember, Celebrate, Act.” “We understand that it takes the work to get things […]

New Orleans Takes Action Against Illegal Dumping

January 9, 2019

Illegal dumping is a well-known problem in New Orleans. Throughout the city, vacant lots in Algiers, the Lower Ninth Ward, and New Orleans East have become hot spots of illegal dumping. Burned out cars, tires, construction debris, trash, and other litter take over the empty lots and tumbles into the streets, creating eyesores. Mayor LaToya […]

Tourism Leader Gets “Bizarre”; Action NOLA Responds

January 8, 2019

Mayor Cantrell’s administration has been fighting hard for infrastructure revenue from our ever/always important tourism industry, but the industry itself has been striking back, noting inefficiency in government handling of tax money. It’s likely that this battle will lead to more mud slinging and eventual statewide legislation, but for now, we have quite the debate. […]