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Oliver Thomas, veteran New Orleans councilmember, will run for mayor: 'We need a comeback'
Oliver Thomas, a political veteran who rose through one of New Orleans' vaunted Black political groups, held two City Council seats and years later overcame scandal to win a third, is running for mayor.
Councilmember Oliver Thomas makes announcement for mayoral run
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — City Councilmember Oliver Thomas announced his run for the seat of New Orleans Mayor on Tuesday morning, March 18. Thomas first served on the Orleans Parish City Council from 1994 to 2002. He then resigned after being convicted of bribery, serving time in a federal penitentiary until his release in 2010. Thomas was once again elected to serve as councilmember of District E in 2021. Execution of Louisiana death row inmat…
Councilman Oliver Thomas Officially Enters Mayoral Race
Today, New Orleans City Councilman Oliver Thomas released a video officially announcing his decision to run for Mayor of New Orleans. Thomas currently represents District E, which includes the Lower 9th Ward and New Orleans East. He previously served as Councilman for District B (1994-2002) as well an at-large councilman from 2002 until 2007.As speculation grew late last year surrounding possible mayoral candidates, Thomas hinted he was consider…
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