As the City of New Orleans looks to the future, the choice of its next mayor will shape not only the city’s policies but bring back its spirit and promise for the generations to come. Countless generations of my family lived in all areas of the city.
At this pivotal moment, there is one candidate whose life, experience, and vision uniquely qualify him to lead New Orleans into its next chapter: Royce Duplessis.
Royce is not just a politician. He is a son of New Orleans, educated in its storied traditions of excellence and committed to serving its people with integrity, intelligence, and empathy. His journey reflects both deep local roots and the kind of innovative leadership New Orleans needs.
A proud graduate of St. Augustine High School, Royce is part of a tradition that has long produced some of New Orleans’ most influential civic and cultural leaders. At St. Aug, he didn’t just learn academic rigor; he internalized values of discipline, community service, and Black excellence that continue to guide his public life…