Equally important, his groundbreaking work in the Legislature proves that he has the kind of state-level chops that could prove crucial in addressing our city’s fiscal and structural challenges. Morrell’s deep roots in the city give him a strong understanding of the issues facing all parts of New Orleans.
In its endorsement of JP Morrell, Gambit wrote: We enthusiastically endorse his candidacy. That an unapologetic progressive was able to pass meaningful legislation through a Republican-dominated and increasingly partisan Legislature, and has attracted support for the council race from across the ideological spectrum, speaks to both Morrell’s pragmatism and people skills. If elected, Morrell vows to tackle the city’s growing crime problem and to revamp regulations governing short-term rentals. He also authored the landmark constitutional amendment to end non-unanimous jury convictions, a practice with racist roots that exacerbated unequal justice to the end. Even as he chaired the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee, Morrell worked to strengthen protections for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
What impresses us is his ability to turn his ambitious ideas into law. Morrell was known at the State Capitol for proposing more bills than any other legislator. JP Morrell, a big-picture thinker who doesn’t get lost in the weeds. Our choice, though, is attorney and former state Sen. The Times-Picayune wrote in its endorsement: Early voting starts Saturday and is available through Nov. Today, the Times-Picayune/Advocateand Gambit both announced they are endorsing JP Morrell for New Orleans City Council at-large, Division 2, in the Nov.
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