New Orleans Mayor Participating In U.S. Conference Of Mayors In Tampa, FL

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New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is participating in the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

City of New Orleans officials confirm Cantrell is a lead speaker on panels at the conference in Tampa. She will be inviting other mayors to the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina recognition being held in New Orleans in August.

Mayor Cantrell expects to return to the city when the conference concludes.