LaToya Cantrell

LaToya Cantrell

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LaToya Cantrell is the current mayor of New Orleans, having taken office in 2018. She is known for her focus on community engagement and public safety, but her administration has faced scrutiny following a deadly truck attack on Bourbon Street during New Year’s celebrations, raising concerns about the city's failure to implement promised safety measures.

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LaToya Cantrell is the mayor of New Orleans who has been charged with fraud and corruption over claims involving her bodyguard.

New Orleans mayor and bodyguard lover charged with fraud and corruption
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-17
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LaToya Cantrell stressed the urgency of action against climate change during her speech.

A Nice, la coalition des villes côtières trace sa feuille de route
Monaco-Matin – newspaper covering the Principality of Monaco·MonacoMonaco· 2025-06-07
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LaToya Cantrell, Mayor of New Orleans, highlighted the importance of Canadian connections for her city.

At national conference of city leaders, mayors talk about bonding in the face of Trump economic carnage
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-05-31
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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell expressed excitement about welcoming Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV has Creole lineage, his brother confirmed, according to The New York Times
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-05-09
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Mayor LaToya Cantrell held a news conference Monday to announce public safety measures ahead of the city’s French Quarter Fest.

Most of Bourbon Street should be closed to cars following New Orleans truck attack, report recommends
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-04-09
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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell told the Associated Press that despite weather challenges, the city was able to modify the parades.

Despite weather concerns, New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras Day and bids farewell to Carnival season
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-03-04
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LaToya Cantrell has been in power since 2018 and is the incumbent mayor of New Orleans.

Revealed: New Orleans touted public safety street closures for years but didn’t implement them | New Orleans truck attack
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-02
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