The stage is almost set for the WWL Louisiana Mayoral Debate -- airing live Tuesday, Sept. 16. For months, our team has been meeting with stakeholders, surveying the community, and preparing questions that reflect the issues New Orleanians care about most: -Crime and public safety -Road construction, flooding, and drainage -Transportation and population loss -Supporting New Orleans’ cultural community, from Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs to Black Masking Indians and street musicians On Sept. 16, frontrunners Helena Moreno, Royce Duplessis, and Oliver Thomas will face tough questions about how they plan to solve these challenges and lead New Orleans forward. Debate Details: Pre-show: 6:30 p.m. Live debate: 7–8 p.m. Watch on WWL Louisiana + WWL+ #NewOrleans #Election2025 #WWL #MayoralDebate