NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

Ground Zero 2025 Polls

Cast your opinion on the city's top issues and meet the candidates who will define our city's future.

Meet the Mayoral Candidates

Helena Moreno

City Council President focused on public safety, infrastructure, and affordable housing. Known for government accountability efforts.

Oliver Thomas

Current District E councilmember and former Council President, running on infrastructure restoration and improved city services.

Arthur Hunter

Former criminal court judge advocating for justice reform, community safety, and equitable development throughout New Orleans.

Renada Collins

Business strategist and advocate for economic empowerment, small business growth, and youth development initiatives.

Ricky Twiggs

Counselor and mental health advocate focused on trauma-informed care, community healing, and proactive safety programs.

Tyrell Morris

Former director of Orleans Parish Communications District, focusing on tech innovation, emergency response, and digital equity.

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Public Safety
Infrastructure
Housing
Economy
Education
Climate
Transparency
Culture

NOPD Confidence

Total votes: 0

Police Budget Reallocation

Total votes: 0

Crime Prevention Effectiveness

Total votes: 0
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New Orleans Mayoral Election

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Public Safety
Infrastructure
Housing
Economy
Education
Climate
Transparency
Culture
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Public Safety & Policing

Confidence in NOPD's ability to ensure safety

Very confident
Somewhat confident
Not very confident
No confidence at all

Reallocating police budget to prevention programs

Strongly support
Somewhat support
Oppose
Strongly oppose
Not sure

Effectiveness of crime prevention in your area

Very effective
Somewhat effective
Not effective
Not sure

Infrastructure & Transportation

Condition of roads and infrastructure

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Very poor

Support for more public transportation investment

Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neutral
Oppose
Strongly oppose

Support for pedestrian/bike improvements

Strongly support
Somewhat support
Neutral
Oppose
Strongly oppose

Housing & Affordability

Impact of rising housing costs on you

Major impact
Some impact
No real impact
I own my home
Prefer not to say

Require affordable housing in new developments?

Yes, strongly support
Yes, with some limits
No
Not sure

Should rent control measures be expanded?

Yes
No
Maybe, depends on the approach
Not informed enough to say

Economic Development & Jobs

Satisfaction with local job opportunities

Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neutral
Dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied

Support for small biz/startup incentives

Strongly support
Support
Neutral
Oppose
Strongly oppose

Investment in workforce training?

Definitely
Maybe
No
Not sure

Education & Youth Services

Quality of public education in NOLA

Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Not sure

More youth mentorship funding?

Yes
Maybe
No
Depends on cost

Should mayor oversee school performance more?

Yes
No
Only in emergencies
Not sure

Climate Resilience & Environmental Justice

Concern about climate change in NOLA

Extremely concerned
Somewhat concerned
Not too concerned
Not concerned at all

Support green infrastructure (flood control, etc.)?

Strongly support
Support
Neutral
Oppose

Enforce stricter environmental regs?

Yes
No
Depends on economic impact
Not sure

Transparency & Governance

Transparency of current administration

Very transparent
Somewhat transparent
Not transparent
Not sure

Support participatory budgeting?

Strongly support
Somewhat support
Don't support
Never heard of it

Mayor should give regular public updates?

Yes – weekly or more
Monthly is fine
Only when something major happens
Not needed

Culture & Community Identity

Importance of preserving NOLA culture

Extremely important
Somewhat important
Not very important
Not important at all

Support for arts/culture programs

Strongly support
Support
Neutral
Oppose
Strongly oppose

Protect historic neighborhoods from overdevelopment?

Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree