LaToya Cantrell (née Wilder; born April 3, 1972) [1] is an American 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]

On May 7, 2018, LaToya Cantrell made history as New Orleans’ first woman mayor in its 300-year history. After that historic victory, Mayor Cantrell was inaugurated to a second term on January 10, 2022. Her passion for the City of Yes and her dedication to …

Feb 6, 2025 · After reneging on $20 million settlement, Mayor LaToya Cantrell shifted the blame back to the school district for their budget crisis, raising questions of transparency and accountability.

Feb 2, 2025 · NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Mayor LaToya Cantrell faces backlash from the City Council after pulling out a $20 million settlement with NOLA Public Schools, an agreement her administration helped...

3 days ago · Mayor LaToya Cantrell reacts after the ribbon is cut during a ceremony. Photo by Brett Duke / The Times-Picayune. The New Orleans City Council has taken the first steps toward zeroing out Mayor ...

Jul 12, 2024 · NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A federal indictment may soon be issued in the investigation into Mayor LaToya Cantrell, according to a crime watchdog. Matt Coman, the former federal prosecutor in the...

Oct 1, 2024 · Days after federal prosecutors charged a New Orleans electrical inspector with gifting her football tickets as part of a sweeping fraud scheme, Mayor LaToya Cantrell fired back Tuesday in her...

LaToya Cantrell (Democratic Party) is the Mayor of New Orleans in Louisiana. She assumed office on May 7, 2018. Her current term ends on January 12, 2026. Cantrell (Democratic Party) won re-election for Mayor of New Orleans in Louisiana outright in the primary on November 13, 2021, after the general election was canceled.

Aug 14, 2023 · NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jason Cantrell, the husband of Mayor LaToya Cantrell has died, the city announced in a Monday morning news release. Details, including the time and cause of his death, were not included in the announcement from City Hall.

Mar 22, 2023 · The effort to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has failed. Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday the number of valid signatures needed to force a referendum was short by nearly 18,000.