Changes

Today, we are all embarking on a new journey together – one that some of us have dreamed about, some of us believed would never take place, and some of us have never given up the hope. I share high hopes today with you, high hopes for a city that is safe, high hopes for a city that is prospering and high hopes for a city that provides the best service for all of its residents.”<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsstar.com/news/|title=Friday Ellis inaugurated as new mayor of Monroe|publisher=''[[Monroe News Star]]''|date=July 21, 2020|author=Ashley Mott|accessdate=July 22, 2020}}</ref></blockquote>

Today, we are all embarking on a new journey together – one that some of us have dreamed about, some of us believed would never take place, and some of us have never given up the hope. I share high hopes today with you, high hopes for a city that is safe, high hopes for a city that is prospering and high hopes for a city that provides the best service for all of its residents.”<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsstar.com/news/|title=Friday Ellis inaugurated as new mayor of Monroe|publisher=''[[Monroe News Star]]''|date=July 21, 2020|author=Ashley Mott|accessdate=July 22, 2020}}</ref></blockquote>

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=candidatesqualify>{{cite web|url=

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=