5 hours ago · The city of NewOrleans has officially welcomed Helena Moreno as its newmayor, sworn in by former Vice President Kamala Harris. 1 day ago · Helena Moreno has been the de facto mayor of NewOrleans since she was elected in October — and Monday she makes it official. Why it matters: Moreno has promised a sharp break from outgoing Mayor LaToya Cantrell's leadership as she takes over a city facing a "terrible" financial situation. · NewOrleans Mayor Helena Moreno won the open mayor’s race outright with 57,797 votes (55.0%), defeating state Rep. Royce Duplessis, who finished second with 23,474 votes (22.4%). 1 day ago · Helena Moreno was sworn in as mayor of NewOrleans with celebrity fanfare and Republicans and Democrats in attendance. She is the first Latina mayor of the Louisiana city. · Mayor-elect Helena Moreno charged to victory on Saturday (Oct. 11), defeating a crowded field of hopefuls, on a night of big victories that will reshape the political landscape of the city of NewOrleans and Orleans Parish. · New Orleans City Council member Helena Moreno was elected mayor Saturday in the race to succeed LaToya Cantrell, who is ending a turbulent second term shadowed by federal corruption charges. 1 day ago · HELENA MORENO (courtesy of Helena Moreno) It’s a new day in NewOrleans today as former TV reporter, state lawmaker and city councilwoman Helena Moreno is sworn in as the newmayor of NewOrleans. UNO political science professor Ed Chervenak says Moreno faces challenges right away, including a $222 million budget deficit.
