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LaToya Cantrell
62nd Mayor of New Orleans / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
LaToya Cantrell (née Wilder; born April 3, 1972)[1] is a politician serving as the Mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana since May 7, 2018. A Democrat, Cantrell is the first woman to hold the office. Before becoming mayor, Cantrell represented District B on the New Orleans City Council from 2012 to 2018.[2][3]
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Quick Facts 62nd Mayor of New Orleans, Preceded by ...
LaToya Cantrell | |
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![]() Cantrell in June 2013 | |
62nd Mayor of New Orleans | |
Assumed office May 7, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Mitch Landrieu |
Member of the New Orleans City Council from District B | |
In office December 19, 2012 – May 7, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Stacy Head |
Succeeded by | Jay Banks |
Personal details | |
Born | LaToya Wilder (1972-04-03) April 3, 1972 (age 52) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Jason Cantrell
(m. 1999; died 2023) |
Children | 1 |
Residence(s) | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Education | Xavier University of Louisiana (BA) |
Website | Official website |
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