For Immediate Release
Thursday, February 25, 2010

At-large City Council Member Jackie Clarkson today announced her endorsement of Jay Batt in the race for Council in District A.

Speaking at the Women for Batt Luncheon this afternoon at Ralph’s on the Park, Clarkson said she recognizes Batt as the right choice for the citizens of District A.

“To move New Orleans ahead, we need strong, decisive leadership on the Council,” Clarkson said. “For me, the choice in District A is clear.”

Clarkson said Batt is not only a true public servant, but knows how to work with others on the Council and in the City’s administration to move New Orleans forward.

“Jay Batt has proven himself on the Council,” Clarkson said. “He is a strong, diplomatic leader who has valuable experience in bringing and retaining business in New Orleans.”

“I am honored that an elected leader of Jackie Clarkson’s caliber has chosen to support my candidacy,” Batt said. “Having worked side-by-side with Jackie on the Council in the past, I have tremendous respect for her vision and wisdom. I look forward to serving with her again.”

Clarkson is the latest in a number of high-profile endorsements Batt has received from elected officials. District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro, Sheriff Marlin Gusman, Clerk of Court Dale Atkins, Conressman Steve Scalise, State Reps. Jared Brossett, Neil Abramson and Cameron Henry, and State Sens. Ed Murray, J.P. Morrell and Julie Quinn, and School Board Member Brett Bonin have all endorsed Batt’s candidacy. He is also supported by former District A Council members Suzanne Haik Terrell, Scott Shea and Howell Crosby.