Issues
Crime – A Road to a Safer New Orleans
We need a new criminal justice policy. One that leaves behind the failed policies of today and yesterday that have resulted in Compton, California being a safer city today than New Orleans. These things will only come if we elect someone who can provide real leadership in making our city safer. Someone who is less worried about the next election than they are the next generation.
I’ve committed to reducing our out of control murder rate by at least 40% by the end of my first term or I won’t run for election. That’s not rhetoric, that’s accountability and the belief in my 12 point plan “A Road to a Safer New Orleans”. Read More »
Corruption – Better Government Through Open Government
The principles of open government and civic participation are at the core of my vision for our city. My Administration will create an unprecedented level of openness in Government. By doing so we will work together in partnership with citizens to ensure the public trust and establish a system of transparency, accountability, public participation, and collaboration. This new era of openness will unite government and citizens toward the pursuit of efficiency and the resulting improved city services that our citizens have earned. By achieving this we will render obsolete the method of protecting corruption, malfeasance and incompetence by seeking to divide us by questioning the motives of those seeking to hold their government accountable. As Mayor, I will make our city government more transparent, more efficient, and more accountable, while at the same time lowering costs and improving the quality of services for all. Read More »
Economic Development – New Orleans 2020: A Clear Vision to Ending Poverty
Five years into our city’s recovery from Hurricane Katrina, the problems of ineffective governance and fragmented priorities have allowed New Orleans to fall into an economic slump rather than a prosperous renewal. Meaningful economic development for our city means not just restoring the region to pre-Katrina conditions, it means realizing our city’s potential to develop a prosperous, equitable and a sustainable economy. It requires a clear vision for our economic future.
Many challenges remain on our road to economic recovery and renewal. In two recent independent reports, there was agreement that the lack of comprehensive planning and disciplined implementation are serious obstacles to the city’s economic development. These reports echo the sentiment of residents of New Orleans who believe that our investment in the public should be based on rational, economic considerations rather than political goals and special interests. Read More »
5 Major Changes in 5 Days
New Orleans has a strong Mayor form of government. With the stroke of a pen, a new Mayor can make dramatic changes in the way City Hall does business. My administration will be a change agent in city government, and I will waste no time in implementing a far-reaching reform agenda. Here are five changes that can be implemented in my first week on the job to begin a new day in New Orleans. Read More »
Environment – The Color of New Orleans Cannot Black or White. it Must Be Green.
The future of New Orleans is not as a black city or a white city—it is as a green city. As Mayor, my vision is to make New Orleans one of the greenest cities in the country in terms of environmental protection, sustainable building, and in the development of new jobs and industries. Our leadership in New Orleans will help to make the Gulf Coast the Green Coast. Here are some specific steps that I will take as Mayor to move our city forward. Read More »
Education – Continuing The Momentum
I respect the progress that has been made in our schools, but we should not be satisfied until all students have access to a first-rate education. In the same way that my parents were a champion for my own education, as Mayor, I would fight on behalf of every student in New Orleans. We must insist that each student has the same opportunity to get an excellent education. Read More »
Why are you supporting James?
Write about why you are supporting James Perry for Mayor of New Orleans.
Let your voice be heard.
I remember meeting James years ago when he worked with PRC and I was a young, first-time homeowner Uptown. I worked with the PRC staff on a couple of projects to promote my Uptown neighborhood and later when I went on to live in Mid-city. It was there that I lovingly renovated my beautiful side-hall home that was totaled by Katrina and I finally left New Orleans after a long love-hate relationship with the city.
I do LOVE New Orleans, and always will, I hope to return one day. But because my loss was so devastating and I was so tired of fighting, to this day, I have not.
I hope under James’ leadership that I finally will one day.
Mr Perry,I listened to you on Eric Asher show and you where outstanding.New Orleans need you.
~melvin
Greetings,
If you follow thru on your promises, I believe New Orleans will once again be on the right track for a full recovery, not just from hurricane Katrina, but from the past political policies of corruption.
I was disgusted by the lack of action by the Mayor’s to the Veronica White’s refusal to properly answer the questions of the City Council. The independent investigations by the news media proved that City Hall was deliberately dodging answering the City Council and tried to play the race card as a rouse to get away with it.
To unite this city for true reform, this must be resolved and not by the current plan of Shelly Medura and other deciding not to run, but with your public statement supporting the City Council and urging the current members to run for re-election.
Mr. Perry, I have never been excited about a local election before. It’s so nice to have someone that doesn’t just seem like the same old version of the last guy running for Mayor! Someone who actually talks about how bad things are and cares about those who have nothing and wants to do something about it. I believe in your words and I hope we can elect you. Our city needs you desperately! God bless.
Hi, I’m a high school student in 10th grade. I’m reading over your website for a project in civics class and I’m really impressed with your plans to improve New Orleans. So many politicians just say that they will do things and make plans of action, but you actually seem sincere in your dedication to the city. A lot of politicians also don’t listen to what residents want and it’s shameful. But you do. I hope your campaign goes well because you appear to be the best and most suitable candidate.
I’m sick of crooks, kingpins, and family names
kissing cousin politicians all part of the same gang
we need somebody new for New Orleans
thats why I’m voting for James Perry
vote for James Perry!