Crime, crumbling streets, and careers -- those are the top concerns for New Orleanians as the city prepares to elect its next mayor. According to our exclusive WWL Louisiana Poll conducted by Faucheux Strategies: -17% said crime and public safety is the #1 issue -16% pointed to street repair and maintenance -16% chose jobs and wages -15% said affordable housing A separate poll by Dr. Silas Lee & Associates found similar results, with voters demanding improvements in critical city services — from potholes and drainage to trash pickup and power reliability. 📊 Highlights: -83% of voters are dissatisfied with the resilience of city services against severe weather -92% said they’ve been affected by power outages -75% said they’ve experienced flooding With the WWL Louisiana Mayoral Debate just days away, political analyst Clancy DuBos says the pressure is on for candidates to show who can truly deliver solutions. 🗓️ Watch the debate: Sept. 16 at 6:30 p.m. on WWL Louisiana + WWL+ #NewOrleans #Election2025 #WWL #MayoralDebate