Jay Batt has gathered three important organizational endorsements this week in his election campaign for Orleans City Council District A.

The Alliance for Good Government, the Forum for Equality and the Greater New Orleans Republicans have all united in their support for Jay.

The endorsements were received after a series of debates and in-depth interviews of all the candidates for District A by the groups, and reflect the organizations’ determination that Jay Batt is best qualified to serve the citizens of the District and the city.

The varied interests and different political and philosophical backgrounds of each organization reflects Jay’s ability to bring diverse groups together in building a consensus for greater New Orleans for years to come.

“I am honored and humbled to receive the support of three of the most respected organizations involved in the electoral process,’ said Batt. “Their support shows that regardless of our differences, as Orleanians we are united in seeking what’s best for the future of our city and District A. Together we will succeed in building a Greater New Orleans for ourselves and our children.”

Jay would also like to say thank you to the following supporters:

Arthur Boisfontaine (Bubba)

Lenny Wormser

Walter Becker

Denise Thornton

The Honorable Bryan Wagner (former New Orleans City Councilmember, District A)

The Honorable Newell Normand (Sheriff, Jefferson Parish)

State Senator Julie Quinn

Larry Katz

The Honorable Roger Villere, Jr. (Louisiana GOP State Party Chairman)

Jackie and Bruce Shreves

Martin Landrieu

The Honorable Thomas Capella (Jefferson Parish City Councilmember-at-Large)

The Honorable John F. Young, Jr. (Jefferson Parish City Councilmember-At-Large)

Sheriff Marlin Gusman (Orleans Parish Sheriff)

State Senator J. P. Morrell (Democratic State Senator)

Connie Uddo

Mark Uddo

John Hainkel, III

Congressman Steve Scalise (Republican)

E. Ralph Lupin, M.D.

District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro (Orleans Parish)

The Honorable Bob Livingston (former U.S. Congressman, Republican)

The Honorable Seth Bloom (current member, Orleans Parish School Board)

The Honorable Jared Brossett (State Representative, Democrat)

Alice Baird Munger

The Honorable Howell Crosby (former interim Councilmember, Orleans Parish City Council)

Stephen Saussy

John Morreale, Jr.

Paul Kavanaugh

Alan Yacoubian

The Honorable Sal Palmisano (Republican State Central Committee)

The Honorable Scott Shea (former Councilmember, District A)

Jerry Kelly

The Honorable Garey Forster (former State Representative and Secretary of Labor for the State of Louisiana)

The Honorable Suzanne Haik Terrell (former New Orleans city councilmember for District A and Secretary of Elections for the State of Louisiana)

The Honorable Thomas Robichaux (current member, Orleans Parish School Board)

The Honorable Brett Bonin (current member, Orleans Parish School Board)

The Honorable Pepi Bruneau (former State Representative, Lakeview)