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July 21, 2024- By: Carlie K. Wells
"Richard "Ricky" Twiggs Jr., an independent from Algiers, appears to be the first candidate openly campaigning. He bought billboards earlier this summer declaring "Twiggs for mayor" and has a social media presence."
https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/07/31/project-2025-new-orleans-oliver-thomas
October 21, 2024- By: Carlie K. Wells
"Ricky Twiggs:Â Twiggs, a licensed counselor, announced his candidacy earlier this year as an independent.
- "One party has dominated our politics," he said of the Democratic stronghold in New Orleans. "They've had 150 years to create substantial change and promises have not been fulfilled."
- He tells Axios he's accepting donations but mainly self-funding his campaign. "Money is nice but it doesn't win elections. Votes win elections. I'm investing in voters."
- His platform focuses on anti-corruption, mental health, education reform and modernization of the city's infrastructure and utilities."
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