Breaking the Machine
Senator Royce Duplessis wrote earlier this year that he would not run for Mayor in 2025 due to "entrenched machine politics" in New Orleans. The machine that we are up against has held power for the past 150 years in NOLA. It's Time for new leadership from outside the political machine. Real, LOCAL leadership. That is where I come in.
My name is Ricky Twiggs Jr., I grew up in Algiers right off of Whitney Ave. on Alix Street. I am a Progressive Independent with a track record of advocacy and building a healthier NOLA. Since 2017 I have been starting, building, and consulting for addiction and behavioral health facilities from Algiers to New Orleans East. In 2011, I consulted for Fortune 500 companies, such as Enphase Energy and Dremel. In 2013, I brought commericial 3D Printing to the State of Louisiana. Now, my eyes are set on breaking the political machine that is destroying our home.Â
The Monopoly of Machine Governance: Machine governance in New Orleans has, over the years, become synonymous with the city's political identity. This monopoly largely held by the "Democrats" has led to a certain inertia, where policies are often recycled without substantial innovation or adaptation. Key issues like socio-economic disparity, weakening job market, struggling infrastructure, and disaster preparedness have seen repeated policy failures. Twiggs for Mayor campaign is the independent candidate for the people, free from the constraints of party politics, Twiggs offers a new approach to these persistent challenges.
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The Four Pillars of the Twiggs for Mayor Campaign
Mental and Medical Health Reform
Twiggs is an award-winning Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) and the only candidate with the expertise needed to heal New Orleans. As a trailblazer in mental health, Twiggs has played a pivotal role in launching addiction treatment facilities and consulting with outpatient centers across the city to expand access to care. He understands the profound challenges facing our community and is uniquely equipped to lead us through this crisis with compassion, expertise, and a clear vision for recovery.
Education and Teacher Reform
The future of New Orleans hinges on the success of its education system. Our comprehensive education reform combines a dynamic reform of our current school system with initiatives to enhance teacher quality, update curricula, and ensure equitable access to education for all students. Including raises for teachers and support staff.
Crime and Anti-Corruption Reform
A safe and just city is a thriving city. This reform focuses on reducing crime through community engagement, enhancing police accountability, and rooting out corruption within public offices. By fostering trust and transparency, we aim to create a safer and more equitable New Orleans while restoring public perception of City Hall.
Infrastructure Reform and Job Creation
Economic growth and robust infrastructure are the backbones of a prosperous city. This pillar aims to create jobs (estimated to be near 41,000 or 10,000-11,000 per year) through infrastructure projects. Twiggs aims to foster economic development, and enhance the quality of life for New Orleans residents by modernizing the city’s infrastructure and utilities.