Every election feels important, but this one seems like the Holy Trinity of them all—especially when it comes to cooking up a better future. New Orleans stands at a crossroads, and we believe the city deserves a bold leader, a fresh vision, and the relentless work ethic to carry it forward. That conviction is what inspired us at b+b to create this cheat sheet: a recipe for what makes the perfect New Orleans mayor. No fancy jargon, just a straightforward culinary guide to getting it right.

We’re not saying it’s a high bar (in fact, the bar is on the floor)… but if you’re gonna lead this city, you better know your way around a kitchen fire.

Recipe for a Better New Orleans Mayor

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 fresh vision for infrastructure
• 2 cups real accountability, hold the indictments
• 1 heaping scoop of business-friendly policy (skip the red tape roux)
• An ounce of public safety
• A pinch of memory (so we don’t repeat the same dumb mistakes)
• Optional seasoning: lemony-fresh trash pickup

DIRECTIONS:

1. Bring the city’s expectations to a satisfactory simmer over low heat.
2. Chop the department of safety and permits into a fine mince and infuse into an oil of your choosing.
3. Combine infrastructure, copious housing, and public safety in one pot. Stir until it looks like a plan.
4. Sprinkle in a half cup of pragmatic business policy.
5. Whip leadership into stiff peaks, ensuring smooth consistency.
6. Fold in accountability. If it curdles, start from scratch.
7. Garnish with integrity.

SERVING SUGGESTION:

Serve hot with a side of optimism. And a strong drink.

And if the mayoral race has been a lot to digest, refresh yourself with the listings below.