Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Mayor LaToya Cantrell is certainly no stranger to community work. In fact, it's the backbone to her entire professional and political career. In this spectacular interview, Mayor Cantrell shows just why she connects so well with the public as her usual sharp wit, humor, intelligence and passion are on full display. She digs deep into topics such as her family origins and influence, how she came to fall in love with the city of New Orleans, on the difficult decisions she has made and faces during the pandemic, where her unending confidence comes from, and much more.
RUNDOWN
On the fans making some noise at recent home games
The special community that makes up N.O.
What was it about the city that connected with her when she moved there
When was the first time she ever came to N.O.
Did she ever suspect back then that she would come to represent the city
How difficult was it to shut down the bars for Mardi Gras
Handling the backlash of this decision
Once the virus is under control, how do you get N.O. back to normal
On her journey and the role her family played throughout her life
Where her confidence comes from
Did the Church play a role in her approach with the public
Life in N.O. before and after Hurricane Katrina
What does it take to be a good community organizer
Where can she do her 'best good' within her role as mayor
On protecting the city's brand in dealing the film industry
What was her motivation to step into the political ring
What advice does she have to someone who wants to give back to their community
Has her view of 'service' changed or evolved over the years
If the reward isn't financial, what keeps her going through criticism and crisis
In order to help, service has to be intimate
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RUNDOWN
On the fans making some noise at recent home games
The special community that makes up N.O.
What was it about the city that connected with her when she moved there
When was the first time she ever came to N.O.
Did she ever suspect back then that she would come to represent the city
How difficult was it to shut down the bars for Mardi Gras
Handling the backlash of this decision
Once the virus is under control, how do you get N.O. back to normal
On her journey and the role her family played throughout her life
Where her confidence comes from
Did the Church play a role in her approach with the public
Life in N.O. before and after Hurricane Katrina
What does it take to be a good community organizer
Where can she do her 'best good' within her role as mayor
On protecting the city's brand in dealing the film industry
What was her motivation to step into the political ring
What advice does she have to someone who wants to give back to their community
Has her view of 'service' changed or evolved over the years
If the reward isn't financial, what keeps her going through criticism and crisis
In order to help, service has to be intimate
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See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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