Businessman Has Hired Staff, Printed Campaign Literature

NEW ORLEANS — The race for mayor will likely gain a new candidate next week, when local businessman John Georges is expected to end speculation and officially declare his intention to seek the office.

Though an announcement is now set for Wednesday, Georges has already effectively launched his campaign, hiring a communications director and spokeswoman and distributing “Georges for Mayor” literature and bumper stickers.

“I have discussed this decision with my wife, Dathel, after a successful fundraiser last week,” Georges said in a statement released Friday morning. “I have made my decision and will make it known Wednesday.”

The event will take place at Li’l Dizzy’s café on Esplanade Avenue at 3:30 p.m.

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