Join us to kick off economic development leader, Kelsey Foster’s, campaign for New Orleans City Council, District C, at Parleaux Beer Lab, Wednesday, July 23rd, at 5:30 pm.
Civic leader, economic development
expert and longtime community advocate Kelsey Foster is proud to officially announce
her candidacy for New Orleans City Council District C. With over 15 years of
experience in public service, policy and community engagement, Foster brings a
bright, pragmatic vision for a more equitable, transparent and thriving New
Orleans.
“District C stands at the
forefront of New Orleans’ future,” said Foster. “We need leadership who
understands the complexities of economic growth and has a proven record of
putting community voices at the center. I’m ready to lead with experience and a
deep commitment to putting fairness
and transparency first for all New Orleans families.”
Most recently, Foster served as
Executive Director of the Algiers Economic Development Foundation. Her
leadership has been recognized with numerous awards, including CityBusiness’ The Power List and Gambit’s 40 Under 40.
Cornerstones of Kelsey’s vision include:
● Housing
& Affordability: Enforcing
short-term rental laws, investing in affordable housing and addressing the
insurance crisis.
● Better
Wages, Real Jobs: This
includes proactive support for workforce pipelines and an outreach plan to
assist youth and those returning from incarceration.
● Economic
Empowerment: Supporting small
businesses, reforming permitting processes and increasing business attractivity
to District C.
● Safe,
Accessible Transportation: Advocating
for sustainable ferry funding, expanded transit options and equitable parking
solutions for service industry workers.
● Community
Power & Good Government: Promoting
transparency through centralized financial reporting, participatory budgeting
and publishing transparent budget data across all branches of city
government.
As a campaign director at Committee for a Better New
Orleans, Foster launched the Big Easy Budget Game, an award-winning civic tool
that demystified the city’s budget and empowered thousands of residents to
engage in local governance. She brings her expertise to a wide range of civic
boards, including the West Bank Business and Industry Association, University
of Holy Cross President’s Advisory Board, Committee for a Better New Orleans
and Old Algiers Main Street. A former neighborhood president, Kelsey served as
the President of the Algiers Point Association for several years and hopes to
build a community where all New Orleanians can feel empowered to engage in
their local government decision making.
“I believe in a New Orleans where
everyone – regardless of zip code – can live with dignity, access opportunity
and feel heard by their government,” said Foster. “Our leaders should deliver
on the fundamental basics every single time. This campaign is about building
that future together.”
Residents,
supporters and the media are invited to join for a campaign launch event:
Campaign
Kick Off – East Bank
● Parleaux
Beer Lab
634 Lesseps St.
Wednesday, July 23
5:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
This event follows a
kickoff celebration held on the West Bank last week.
Follow the campaign on Facebook and Instagram @LeadwithKelsey or
visit leadwithkelsey.com.
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is encouraged but not required. Confirm your attendance now at Eventbrite.
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