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LaToya Cantrell | |
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.jpg) 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 April 3, 1972 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 |
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]
- ^ Smith, Jessie Carney (January 1, 2021). Black Firsts: 500 Years of Trailblazing Achievements and Ground-Breaking Events. Visible Ink Press. ISBN 978-1-57859-730-7.
- ^ Morris, Robert (December 19, 2012). "LaToya Cantrell sworn in as City Council Member". Uptown Messenger. Retrieved May 18, 2017.
- ^ Rainey, Richard (November 19, 2017). "LaToya Cantrell elected New Orleans' first female mayor". nola.com. The Times-Picayune. Retrieved November 19, 2017.