Recall petition for Mayor Cantrell continues
Recall petition for Mayor Cantrell continues
September 19, 2022
Under 160 days remain for the recall petition against Mayor LaToya Cantrell to gain the needed signatures by its February deadline, according to Nola.com.
The petition, filed in August by former Democratic mayoral candidate, Belden “Noonie Man” Batiste and one of Cantrell’s ex-staffers, Eileen Carter, would force Cantrell to leave office. Batiste and Carter cited a “failure to put New Orleans first and execute the responsibilities of the position,” according to the petition filing.
If the needed 20% of registered voters sign the petition by Feb. 22 of next year, a recall vote would be held any time from April 29 to Oct. 14. If voters approve the recall, the city council would then elect an interim mayor between their two at-large members, Helena Moreno and JP Morrell until an official election is held.
Fifth-generation New Orleans resident Angela Dassel is one of the petition’s supporters. Dassel created a website to help organize the campaign for reaching their goal of 63,000 signatures. Signers must be residents of Orleans Parish, and must sign in-person, the site said. The website shows all upcoming signing events around the city where those in support can attend.
Cantrell said in response to the recall in an interview with WGNO that she has worked hard for the city.
“I cannot please everyone,” she said. “I strive to, but I can’t.”
A recent incident that put Cantrell under further fire by critics was her appearance in court to support a 13-year-old alleged carjacking suspect and former graduate of the Cantrell internship program, said Nola.com.
“I do not regret supporting a young person that has demonstrated that they’re willing to make better decisions,” Cantrell said in a press conference.
City Council President Helena Moreno said she, along with several of the victims, which include a Loyola student, are waiting for further explanation from Cantrell.
“To show up in court to show support for someone who is now being sentenced for several carjackings, I think it sends a troubling signal,” Moreno said. “I know that the public is very troubled by this.”
Tookey • Sep 21, 2022 at 1:42 pm
Dissatisfied life long resident of 7,9, &8 wards. We know you can’t please everyone ! No one can please everyone, and striving to please everyone is an impossible task, so why not begin to fix a major problem verse’s spreading yourself too thin. She could have been solved the police problem instead of being know for number 1 murder capital
Christine Knight • Sep 20, 2022 at 6:40 pm
I live in Covington . In the past went to Nola frequently ,taking visitors and friends. Frequently to restaurants , theater. Due to crime rate , carjacking , haven’t been to Nola in 5 months. Most people on Northshore feel the same. Mayor Cantrell you are killing business in NOLA
Manuel • Sep 20, 2022 at 9:35 am
She destroyed beautiful Spanish Plaza with an abhorrent remodeling, I don’t know why. Ignorant of history, she withdrew statue of Bernardo de Galvez, great contributor to American Independence.
Chad vice • Sep 20, 2022 at 6:56 am
You all need to remove this women from office she will destroy NEW ORLEANS . Was a regular visiting and spending money there have no plans on going back any time soon due to safety issues. .To support this car jacker kid after what was done says it all.
Shan Brown • Sep 19, 2022 at 4:53 pm
Helena Morena is the best. Wish she were Mayor.