2023 LA Governor's race: on Crime

Jeff Landry: Real leaders need to step in against mayors & "woke" DA's

Sadly, crime has taken hold today while incompetent mayors and "woke" district attorneys are playing a dangerous game of "catch and release." In New Orleans, people are scared to pump gas or walk to their cars. Our capital city has one of the highest murder rates in the nation. And other cities around our state aren't far behind. Jeff believes every family deserves a safe neighborhood, and if those chosen to run these cities won't protect their citizens, then real leaders need to step in. Source: 2023 Louisiana Gubernatorial campaign website JeffLandry.com Mar 21, 2023

John Schroder: Close loopholes that allow violent criminals to walk free

As a former law enforcement officer, I've seen the consequences violent crime and drugs have on a community. I have seen how drastically crime can change an innocent person's life forever or how drug addiction and mental health issues can ruin a family. I will work to close loopholes that allow violent criminals and drug dealers to walk free. If someone refuses to act within the law, they should face the consequences. Source: 2023 Louisiana Governor campaign website JohnSchroder.com Oct 4, 2023

Sharon Hewitt: Establish Truth in Sentencing task force to clarify process

Our criminal justice system needs to be reviewed. I support second-chances for non-violent offenders with education and job-training. And I want the violent offenders to go to jail. However, victims and their families are often surprised when offenders are released sooner than expected as a result of complicated formulas. As Governor, I will establish a "Truth in Sentencing" task force to simplify, clarify, and provide more transparency to this process. Source: 2023 Louisiana Governor campaign website SharonHewitt.com Oct 3, 2023

Shawn Wilson: Continue common-sense reforms that reduce crime & recidivism

Work to prevent crime by investing in jobs, workforce training, literacy access, and public health for those who are most at risk
Continue common-sense reforms that reduce crime and recidivism to keep our communities safe while resisting the temptation to change what has not been given an opportunity to work
Invest more heavily in reentry programs for youth and young adults to ensure their reforms are permanent, including making the tough decisions on how to safely house juveniles

Source: 2023 Louisiana Governor campaign website WilsonForLA.com Oct 5, 2023

The above quotations are from 2023 Louisiana Gubernatorial race: debates and news coverage. Click here for definitions & background information on Crime. Click here for other issues (main summary page). Click here for more quotes by John Bel Edwards on Crime.
*Candidates and political leaders on Crime:*
*Retired Senate as of Jan. 2015:* GA:Chambliss(R) IA:Harkin(D) MI:Levin(D) MT:Baucus(D) NE:Johanns(R) OK:Coburn(R) SD:Johnson(D) WV:Rockefeller(D) *Resigned from 113th House:* AL-1:Jo Bonner(R) FL-19:Trey Radel(R) LA-5:Rod Alexander(R) MA-5:Ed Markey(D) MO-9:Jo Ann Emerson(R) NC-12:Melvin Watt(D) SC-1:Tim Scott(R)	*Retired House to run for Senate or Governor:* AR-4:Tom Cotton(R) GA-1:Jack Kingston(R) GA-10:Paul Broun(R) GA-11:Phil Gingrey(R) HI-1:Colleen Hanabusa(D) IA-1:Bruce Braley(D) LA-6:Bill Cassidy(R) ME-2:Mike Michaud(D) MI-14:Gary Peters(D) MT-0:Steve Daines(R) OK-5:James Lankford(R) PA-13:Allyson Schwartz(D) TX-36:Steve Stockman(R) WV-2:Shelley Capito(R)	*Retired House as of Jan. 2015:* AL-6:Spencer Bachus(R) AR-2:Tim Griffin(R) CA-11:George Miller(D) CA-25:Howard McKeon(R) CA-33:Henry Waxman(D) CA-45:John Campbell(R) IA-3:Tom Latham(R) MN-6:Michele Bachmann(R) NC-6:Howard Coble(R) NC-7:Mike McIntyre(D) NJ-3:Jon Runyan(R) NY-4:Carolyn McCarthy(D) NY-21:Bill Owens(D) PA-6:Jim Gerlach(R) UT-4:Jim Matheson(D) VA-8:Jim Moran(D) VA-10:Frank Wolf(R)
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