Candace Newell

I am blessed & honored to announce that I am now the sole candidate for Louisiana House District 99. I want to thank my opponent for offering himself for service. Thank you to the people of our district for entrusting me with 4 more years of service to our community! #lalege

A big thank you to @manniefresh for supporting Democrats at our True Blue Rally Friday!

🧵I have one thing to say! Louisiana’s future is in good hands. This weekend’s true blue festivities were inspiring. I was honored to stand with my colleagues to present our Democratic Mayor’s under 40 an award for their dedication to positive change! #lalege #lagov

From my legislation addressing reproductive healthcare to increasing access to healthy foods, to ensuring women and girls will not be discriminated on based on their hair texture. I will always stand up for our people!

🧵 It is with pleasure I announce @IWONewOrleans has endorsed my campaign for re-election. I’ve been a fierce advocate for women and children in House District 99! #lalege #lagov

It has been my absolute pleasure to serve the people of District 99 and work with the members of @opdecla. I'm hopeful for your continued support as I seek re-election this fall & look forward to four more years of working for the people of District 99 & the city of New Orleans.

I was proud to author Louisiana's legislation to prevent discrimination of protective hairstyles last year and am honored to celebrate the first anniversary of its enactment.

🧵Happy National CROWN Day! Today's holiday celebrates the passage of the Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act, which prohibits discrimination based on hair style or texture. #lalege #lagov #crownday

Thank you to my Army veteran parents, my 3 cousins who served in the Army, including one who celebrated 27 years today, and my grandfather, who served when Black men were not given weapons.

🧵On Memorial Day, I want to express sincere gratitude to all who lost their lives in defense of our country and the families who deeply miss them. While I did not lose anyone in combat I honor the service of my military veteran family today and every day.

That's why I proposed House Bills 24 and 17 - to do just that, with decriminalization to be heard next week - on April 25th. Let's stop punishing and start profiting.

🧵Cannabis celebrations are taking place across the country today for 4/20. It's time for Louisiana to catch up to the many states across our nation benefiting in numerous ways from the legalization and regulation of marijuana. #lalege #lagov theadvertiser.com/story/news/202…

@JSODonoghue @PiperHutchBR Thank you!

@PiperHutchBR Also @RepNewell99!

A couple of weeks ago, @PiperHutchBR asked for people to chime in about who is the "best dressed" in the Capitol. I can believe none of us mentioned Rep. Stuart Bishop -- who is definitely in contention for best dressed legislator. #lalege #lagov

When we come together to have meaningful conversations about the problems, we can enact change in Louisiana to better it for ALL. #lagov

...Justin Guilbeau, Scott Boyle from the @La_DOTD, Director of City Works Sara Porteous, Director of Public Affairs at @EntergyNOLA Nyka Scott, @SWBNewOrleans Community Outreach Specialist Ceara Labat, Trey Caruso from the @mayorcantrell's Office & more.

Thank you to everyone who came out to my town hall for District 99 at Carver High School. I have prided myself on bringing information to the people of my district. We brought together @LAStatePolice Lamar A. Davis, @SheriffHutson, @NOPDNews Cpt. Terry St. Germain, Beau Black...

Last night I joined my colleagues in celebrating @wilsonforla's candidacy for Governor. Governor @JohnBelEdwards and City Council Vice President @HelenaMorenoLA gave him a warm welcome! #lalege #lagov

"We know it's going to happen some day," Newell told @USATODAY. "Why not now when we can regulate it for safety & maximize the economic opportunities for people who grow & sell it & generate taxes for revenue to fund critical programs & services?" #lalege theadvertiser.com/story/news/202…

This year, I'm grateful for all of you who have given your time and resources to helping our community. What are you thankful for, District 99? #NOLA #NewOrleans

I want to congratulate our newly elected officials for Louisiana, @RoyceDuplessis, @donmamglapion, & @electkherman, who I was glad to support! All races were hard fought and wins were well deserved. I'm so excited to see what they have in store! fox8live.com/2022/11/09/dup…