18-03-2025
Oliver Thomas launches mayoral campaign
Councilman Oliver Thomas on Tuesday kicked off his long-rumored campaign to be the next mayor of New Orleans.
Why it matters: The race will pit two councilmembers against each other in their hopes of leading the city.
The big picture: Thomas says he is running because he has the institutional knowledge to fix the city's roads, ensure reliable city services and "restore pride in our public spaces."
He's been on and off the council for 15 years and is currently representing New Orleans East.
He made waves last summer after unveiling what he called " PROJECT2025NOLA," which is not related to conservative Project 2025.
Watch his campaign video and read his platform.
Six people have entered the race so far, with Councilmember Helena Moreno the early frontrunner with fundraising.
She ended last year with about $1 million in the bank, while Thomas has about $200,000, according to campaign finance reports.
