New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell defends France trip spending, choice in supporting teen accused in carjacking →

-WDSU NEWS
🔷”The New Orleans mayor held a news conference Wednesday night where she defended her recent trip to France as well as her decision to support a teen in court who was accused of carjacking. Documents obtained by WDSU showed Cantrell spent $43,000 for the trip. A total of $17,000 was spent on her flights. Documents obtained by WDSU showed Cantrell spent $43,000 for the trip. A total of $17,000 was spent on her flights. Wednesday, leaders with the Police Association of New Orleans and the Firefighters Union weighed in on Cantrell's spending. Her trip cost more than the average starting salary for a New Orleans Firefighters, which is $41,000 a year. And for a starting NOPD recruit, which is $40,391.”
🔷”Cantrell said the trip was necessary to promote the city of New Orleans.”
🔷”She said she does not regret supporting a young person who was willing to make better decisions. Madison Bergeron, one of the victims of the teenager, called the mayor's statement a proverbial slap in the face.”