A New Mayor for the Big Easy?

The mayoral election for New Orleans is complete, and the city congratulates LaToya Cantrell on her reelection win. However, the number of votes for other candidates articulated that not all New Orleans residents felt the election a guarantee. It also showed that not everyone was satisfied with Cantrell's first-term performance. Nevertheless, Cantrell sets standards as an upstanding mayor and a symbol of New Orleans's pride. The city has spoken, and it welcomes back Mayor Cantrell with open arms.

During the mayoral election, fourteen candidates took on the election challenge, three women and nine men. The majority were from the New Orleans area, which is always a plus for any candidate. But city residents genuinely want to see how New Orleans's economy will fare, especially emerging from the pandemic. Since the pandemic, the city's economy has predictably dropped drastically due to canceled events and the loss of jobs. For the last year and a half, the town has been at a standstill, and residents are in an uproar. Although recently things have gotten better, there are still concerns for the future. The mayoral election allowed the city to re-voice in wanting someone who will strive for its residents. We need someone who will hear the calls of the people they serve. Thankfully, Cantrell seems up for the task.

But the mayoral elections were not the only ballot to create a buzz in the city. One of SUNO's very own, Dr. Patricia Robertson, Associate Professor for College of Business and Public Administration, ran for Orleans Parish Criminal Court Clerk. However, Robertson fell short behind her contenders, Austin Bandon and Darren Lombard. Nevertheless, we at SUNO appreciate her courage and determination to support and serve the city of New Orleans. It is a clear sign that our faculty, staff, and students give their services outside the university to show SUNO's excellence.

Though election season is ending, residents must pay close attention to city officials and their contributions to the community. If we want to see our city's progress, we must participate in elections. In the end, we choose how our city will run in the years to come. So please, always get out and vote for the pride of The Big Easy!