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Russell Butler
New Orleans City Mayor
About the Office
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Term Length
4 years
Election Date
Oct 11, 2025
About Me
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My Top Issues
Infrastructure / Transportation
We will secure funding and accelerate projects to modernize pipes, canals, and retention systems to handle heavy rain more effectively.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Provide specialized training for handling violent crime, drug-related offenses, and mental health crises.
Infrastructure / Transportation
We will ensure all pumps are fully operational, properly maintained, and repaired without delays, holding the Sewerage & Water Board accountable for performance and transparency.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Increase training in community policing strategies to strengthen relationships between officers and the neighborhoods they serve.
Taxes / Budget
I will enforce accountability in waste collection contracts, ensuring timely service and penalties for missed pickups. No more excuses—our residents deserve reliability.
Infrastructure / Transportation
A proactive citywide drain cleaning program will reduce street flooding, and we’ll improve reporting and response times for clogged drains.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Expand de-escalation and crisis intervention training to reduce unnecessary use of force.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
To restore trust in law enforcement and ensure every New Orleans resident feels secure, we must build a police force that is well-managed, well-trained, and well-equipped to handle the challenges of modern policing.
Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Implement merit-based promotions to ensure leadership positions are held by the most qualified officers.
Environment / Energy
We will strengthen enforcement and increase fines for illegal dumping while expanding bulk waste disposal options to make it easier for residents to properly dispose of large items.
Taxes / Budget
New Orleans deserves a city that is as vibrant and beautiful as its people. Unfortunately, inconsistent trash pickup, illegal dumping, and neglected public spaces have left too many of our neighborhoods struggling with waste and debris. As Mayor, I will make clean streets and reliable sanitation a top priority.
Who I'm Running Against
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