Mr. Batt has broad experience that would serve the district well. He is co-owner of several Jos. A. Bank clothing stores, and he served as District A representative on the City Council before Hurricane Katrina. He said that being out of public office has given him a fresh perspective on the failings at City Hall.

Jay Batt has received the endorsement of The Times Picayune, one of the most coveted endorsements in New Orleans political races. Among other things, the editorial cites the fact that Jay “has gained a new perspective on what isn’t working at City Hall. He has worked with neighborhood groups on rebuilding issues and would focus on improving permitting, enforcement and other ...read more

Jay Batt recently spoke about the issue of closing the Fairgrounds slots at midnight, an agreement he worked on while on the City Council and one which he intends to uphold if elected:“As a councilman, I helped Churchill Downs and the various neighborhood organizations reach a compromise on zoning and hours of operations at the Fairgrounds. The neighborhood organizations agreed that gaming operations should be ...read more

Leading District A Council candidate Jay Batt emerged as the clear winner in the first candidate debate on WDSU – Channel 6 tonight.
While other candidates lacked knowledge of the City Charter and had poorly defined opinions on basic issues affecting the future of New Orleans, Batt clearly laid out his approach to solving the problems of City Government with clear, concise answers to moderator Norman ...read more