LaToya Cantrell
LaToya Cantrell | |
|---|---|
Cantrell in 2022 | |
| 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 | Diana Bajoie (interim) |
| Succeeded by | Jay Banks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | LaToya Wilder April 3, 1972 Compton, 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) 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.