Mitch Landrieu
Mitchell Joseph "Mitch" Landrieu[1] (/ˈlændruː/ LAN-drew;[2] born August 16, 1960) is an American politician. He was the 61st Mayor of New Orleans from 2010 until 2018. Landrieu previously served as the 51st Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana from 2004 to 2010. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
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| Coordinator in the White House for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act | |
| Assumed office November 15, 2021 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Senior Advisor to the President | |
| Assumed office November 15, 2021 Serving with Mike Donilon, Cedric Richmond, Anita Dunn, Gene Sperling, Neera Tanden, Julie Rodriguez, Keisha Lance Bottoms and John Podesta | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| 61st Mayor of New Orleans | |
| In office May 3, 2010 – May 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Ray Nagin |
| Succeeded by | LaToya Cantrell |
| President of the United States Conference of Mayors | |
| In office 2017–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Mick Cornett |
| Succeeded by | Stephen K. Benjamin |
| 51st Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office January 11, 2004 – May 3, 2010 | |
| Governor | Kathleen Blanco Bobby Jindal |
| Preceded by | Kathleen Blanco |
| Succeeded by | Scott Angelle |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1988–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Landrieu |
| Succeeded by | Timothy Burns |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Mitchell Joseph Landrieu August 16, 1960 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Cheryl Quirk |
| Relations | Mary Landrieu (sister) |
| Children | 5 |
| Parents | Moon Landrieu (father) |
| Education | Catholic University (BA) Loyola University, New Orleans (JD) |
His father was Moon Landrieu, the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development during the Jimmy Carter administration. His sister is former United States senator Mary Landrieu.
On November 14, 2021, President Joe Biden announced that Landrieu would be Senior Advisor responsible for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.[3] He assumed office with the signing of the bill into law on November 15, 2021.
Mitch Landrieu Media
Mitch Landrieu, Lt. Governor of Louisiana, announces Dr. Michael White band at Satchmo Summer Fest, New Orleans
Workers secure the Robert E. Lee statue for removal from Lee Circle, May 19, 2017
References
- ↑ "Project Vote Smart – Lieutenant Governor Mitchell Joseph 'Mitch' Landrieu – Biography". Votesmart.org. August 16, 1960. Retrieved August 30, 2010.
- ↑ AP News Pronunciation Guide
- ↑ "President Biden Announces Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu as Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator". 14 November 2021.
Other websites
Media related to Mitch Landrieu at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- CityMayors profile
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