Mayor Cantrell Asks School Board if They’ll Take a Post-Dated $10 Million Check for Payment

After being ordered to pay $10 million to the Orleans Parish School Board, Mayor LaToya Cantrell reportedly handed over a post-dated check, reassuring officials, “Y’all don’t run that yet, I’m waiting on my taxes to hit, k?” The school board is still considering its options.
Mayor Cantrell Sues for Right to Govern New Orleans from Anywhere But New Orleans

Mayor LaToya Cantrell isn’t letting a little thing like governing New Orleans stop her from living her best life. Now, she’s suing the City Council, arguing that restricting her taxpayer-funded vacations is an unjust attack on her leadership.
Mayor Cantrell Declares D.C. a Suburb of New Orleans to Circumvent Travel Ban

Facing a travel ban, Mayor Cantrell found a loophole—simply redefining Washington, D.C. as part of New Orleans. Meanwhile, locals worry DA Jason Williams might start dropping charges for Congress members.
Mayor Cantrell Seeks Solace in Maldives After Sunday Parade Cancellations, Citing ‘Emotional Distress’

As New Orleans’ Mardi Gras parades were canceled, Mayor Cantrell jetted to the Maldives, citing “emotional distress.” “I gotta keep my mental right,” she explained, while sippin’ on gin & juice.
New Orleans Mayor Skips Educational Funding Meeting to Attend International Conference on Educational Funding and Transparency

n a bold display of leadership, Mayor LaToya Cantrell was notably absent from a press conference addressing the city’s $20 million settlement with the Orleans Parish School Board. Why? She was reportedly attending an International Conference on Education Funding and Transparency
New Orleans Solves Teacher Shortage by Hiring Unconvicted Felons

Struggling with failing schools and skyrocketing crime, city officials have found a two-for-one solution: hiring criminals as teachers.