LaToya Cantrell
LaToya Cantrell | |
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.jpg) Cantrell in June 2013 | |
| 62nd Mayor of New Orleans | |
| In office May 7, 2018 – January 12, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Mitch Landrieu |
| Succeeded by | Helena Moreno |
| 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 April 3, 1972 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Jason Cantrell |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Xavier University of Louisiana (BA) |
| Website | Official website |
LaToya Cantrell (born April 3, 1972) is an American politician. She was the mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana from 2018 until 2026. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Cantrell represented District B on the New Orleans City Council.[1]
In September 2024, a 25-count grand jury indictment against Randy Farrell, a private contractor, said that he gave Cantrell bribes in exchange for firing Jen Cecil, a top city permitting official.[2]
In August 2025, Cantrell was indicted by a federal grand jury for wire fraud, obstruction of justice, and lying to a federal grand jury.[3]
References
- ↑ Rainey, Richard. "LaToya Cantrell elected New Orleans' first female mayor". nola.com. The Times-Picayune. Retrieved 19 November 2017.
- ↑ Finn, James (September 27, 2024). "New Orleans contractor indicted, accused of gifting Saints tickets, iPhone to Mayor LaToya Cantrell". nola.com.
- ↑ Finn, James (August 15, 2025). "Federal grand jury indicts New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell after years-long investigation". nola.com.