Senator Joe Bouie Endorses JP Morrell
Today, State Senator Joseph Bouie, Jr. (D-New Orleans) announced his endorsement of JP Morrell for City Council At-Large, Div. 2 in the Oct. 9 election.
“JP is a changemaker. He proved it in the State Legislature where he fought for policies that directly improve people’s lives. And now we need JP’s leadership on the City Council to continue delivering positive change and empowering our people,” said Sen. Bouie. “As long as I’ve known him, JP has been making good trouble. Together, we fought to increase the minimum wage for all, to give teachers pay raises, for returning our public schools to local control, to keep our kids safe from lead poisoning at school, to hold BP accountable for people’s health, and so much more.”
“JP is not afraid to take on the big fights, and just as important, he’s got a record of delivering results. He led our delegation in undoing one of the last vestiges of Jim Crow by ending racist split juries,” Sen. Bouie continued.
Bouie represents Senate District 3, the area formerly represented by Morrell that includes parts of eastern New Orleans, primarily Gentilly, West Lake Forest, and the Lower Ninth Ward.
“It is a tremendous honor to have the support of my friend and mentor, Senator Joe Bouie,” said JP. “I’ve known Joe for a long time and admired his selfless service to the people of our communities in New Orleans East, Gentilly, and beyond. Together, we’ve fought, and won, the big fights. And I look forward to continuing working together with Senator Bouie as City Councilmember At-Large – to change the game and deliver real wins for the people of New Orleans.”
Sen. Bouie is the latest to join a growing wave of endorsements for JP, which includes the labor unions AFL-CIO and UNITE HERE; criminal justice reform advocates Voters Organized To Educate (VOTE) and former State Representative Patricia Smith; and champion for women and children Representative Aimee Adatto Freeman; among others.
JP has been a relentless advocate for policies that place people first. He started serving our community as a public defender and was later elected to the State Legislature. While serving, JP championed progressive policies, such as the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment and to end the “Pink Tax.” As Chair of the Senate Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Committee, he led negotiations to finally stabilize the state's budget, securing desperately needed investment in our colleges, universities, and hospitals. JP never backed down from impossible fights when he knew what was best for the people of our city.