A New Mayor For New Orleans in 2014? by: Lamar Parmentel Wed Jan 25, 2012 at 07:41:02 AM CST We'll leave our crescent city brethren to sort through these rumors...but: Several sources have indicated that Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman has been mulling running for Mayor of the Big Easy.  With murders spiralling out of control down there, a candidate with law enforcement credentials might be able to crack Mitch's powerful political base. Furthermore, African-Americans have been speaking frankly about the lack of Af-Am elected officials in a city that is more than 60% black. With the city council about to add another white woman (Councilwoman Stacy Head is expected to win the open At-Large seat) to a citywide position, would the combination of the two elements make a popular, experienced politician like Sheriff Gusman have a chance in 2014? It seems like a long way away. Through the magic of the internet, we are also informed that Gusman is a former city council member, and Ivy-league grad, and a lawyer from Loyola. Far from being a one-note law enforcement candidate, Gusman might be able to show off his executive pedigree as well. Lamar Parmentel :: A New Mayor For New Orleans in 2014? Tags: 2012, Mitch Landrieu, (All Tags) Print Friendly View Send As Email A New Mayor For New Orleans in 2014? | 0 comments by: you @ soon To post this comment click here: Otherwise click cancel. You must enter a subject for your comment

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