Block, Upload, Automoderated users, edit, move, protect, rollback
57,799
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Line 32:
Line 32: − +
no edit summary
In 2022-2023, Ellis beat back an attempt to recall him from office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ballotpedia.org/Friday_Ellis_recall,_Monroe,_Louisiana_(2022-2023)#SnippetTab|title=Friday Ellis|publisher=Ballotpedia|accessdate=November 29, 2023.</ref>
In 2022-2023, Ellis beat back an attempt to recall him from office.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ballotpedia.org/Friday_Ellis_recall,_Monroe,_Louisiana_(2022-2023)#SnippetTab|title=Friday Ellis|publisher=Ballotpedia|accessdate=November 29, 2023.</ref>
In Ellis' first term, pay increases for police and fire personnel were enacted, and state-of-the-art technology seeking to reduce crime was implemented. He also collaborated with regional mayors and legislators to secure funds to promote a passenger rail service, flood mitigation and major drainage projects, and improvements to Monroe recreation centers and zoo.<ref name=candidates qualify>{{cite web|url=Three qualify to run for Monroe Mayor in 2024, including incumbent and former mayor|author=Ian Robinson|publisher=''Monroe News Star''|date=January 3, 2024}}</ref>
In Ellis' first term, pay increases for police and fire personnel were enacted, and state-of-the-art technology seeking to reduce crime was implemented. He also collaborated with regional mayors and legislators to secure funds to promote a passenger rail service, flood mitigation and major drainage projects, and improvements to Monroe recreation centers and zoo.<ref name=candidatesqualify>{{cite web|url=Three qualify to run for Monroe Mayor in 2024, including incumbent and former mayor|author=Ian Robinson|publisher=''Monroe News Star''|date=January 3, 2024}}</ref>
When he runs for reelection the March 23, 2024, primary election, Ellis will face two Democrats, former Mayor Jamie Mayo and Betty Ward-Cooper, an African-American member of the Monroe City School Board and a former professor at the [[University of Louisiana at Monroe]].<ref name>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2023/10/19/betty-ward-cooper-enters-monroe-mayors-race/71240491007/|title=Betty Ward-Cooper enters Monroe mayor's race|author=Ian Robinson|publisher=''Monroe News Star''|date=October 19, 2023}}</ref>
When he runs for reelection the March 23, 2024, primary election, Ellis will face two Democrats, former Mayor Jamie Mayo and Betty Ward-Cooper, an African-American member of the Monroe City School Board and a former professor at the [[University of Louisiana at Monroe]].<ref name>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2023/10/19/betty-ward-cooper-enters-monroe-mayors-race/71240491007/|title=Betty Ward-Cooper enters Monroe mayor's race|author=Ian Robinson|publisher=''Monroe News Star''|date=October 19, 2023}}</ref>