State Representative Aimee Adatto Freeman (D-New Orleans) endorses former public defender and State Senator JP Morrell for New Orleans City Council At-Large
"JP Morrell is a crusader when it comes to fighting for women and children in our state. He has tirelessly battled groups like the Louisiana Family Forum when they have sought to take away our right to choose or restrict the rights of women in our state," said Representative Aimee Adatto Freeman. "He fought for Equal Pay for Women, Pay Transparency (so we could know how much we were being underpaid), and to Protect Us from Retaliation for Seeking Equal Pay.”
Representative Freeman is the author of the recent bill that ended the “PINK TAX” in Louisiana on feminine hygiene products and diapers for children, a tax which disproportionately affected women. She is also a nationally recognized legislator who is constantly fighting to protect women and children from those who would exploit or do them harm.
“JP is non-stop! In his final year in the Legislature, he brought a bill to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment on behalf of the late Felicia Kahn and brought the original legislation to END THE PINK TAX,” added Representative Freeman. “When he came up this week with Fiona to fight for our families against guns and hate, it confirmed what I already knew. He’s a great dad and REAL leader who is always ready to fight! I absolutely, unequivocally, support JP as warrior for women and children who will do amazing things as our next City Councilmember At-Large!”
"I am humbled to be endorsed by Representative Freeman, in this race, as she has established herself as a leader in the Legislature,” said JP Morrell. “I’ve known Aimee for years, and it’s been great working with her on issues important to the women and children of our state. We will continue to work together on the issues that are important to the women and children of our city. There is so much work to do, but we are both prepared go all in for New Orleans!”
JP has been a relentless advocate for policies that place people first. He started serving our community as a public defender and later was 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.