New Orleans Mayor Urges Withdrawn Police Chief Candidate to Reconsider Final Interview

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is asking David Franklin, a semifinalist who dropped out of consideration for the police chief position, to reconsider and participate in a final interview. Franklin had received serious consideration from Cantrell but withdrew his application. The other finalists for the position include Thedrick Andres Sr., Anne Kirkpatrick, and interim Chief Michelle Woodfork. Cantrell has not set a timeline for completing the finalist interviews, but the chosen candidate will need confirmation from the New Orleans City Council.