LaToya Cantrell

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LaToya Cantrell
Cantrell in June 2013
62nd Mayor of New Orleans
Incumbent
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	Stacy Head
Succeeded by	Jay Banks
Personal details
Born	LaToya Wilder (1972-04-03) April 3, 1972 (age 52) Los Angeles, 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)^[1] is a 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.^[2][3]