New Orleans Democrat Troy Carter was sworn in as Louisiana’s newest U.S. House member today, replacing Cedric Richmond who represented the second district until taking a job with the Biden administration. The former New Orleans City Councilman and state lawmaker understands the importance of public service.
“I will continue to listen to the concerns, the hopes, and the dreams of my district, I will work for and be the voice of the people,” said Carter.
Carter will represent New Orleans in the U.S. House, along with portions of the River Parishes and the Baton Rouge area. He says his district has a lot of needs…COVID recovery, economic development, infrastructure investment, criminal justice reform, education, and environmental justice.
“I commit to working with everyone in the Congress and the White House to address those needs and to stand strong when those needs are not being addressed,” said Carter.
Carter defeated New Orleans Senator Karen Carter Peterson in a special election. The 57-year-old says he’s honored to be given this opportunity to serve.
“And I will do so with every fiber of my very being, I always seek God’s guidance and I will continue to do that as I serve the people of Louisiana and this great country,” said Carter
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