Good Afternoon Mr. Hammer, My office in Harvey, Louisiana informed me that you came by and left your email address. My response to my decision to support LaToya Cantrell in the Mayoral race is as. follows: Lam presently investing $60 Million in the City of New Orleans. I'm building a new Residence Inn Marriott brand hotel at 316 St. Charles Avenue. When completed, it will be the first hotel built from the ground up in seventeen years. All has been permitted and the construction is well on its way. This $60 Million investment is the reason why I felt I had to support the right candidate who understands the city’s government. watched all the debates from the beginning of this Mayoral race, and | feel that the most knowledgeable candidate, in my opinion, was LaToya Cantrell. Therefore, because of my concems about the everyday crime situation in the city and after listening to Mrs. Cantrell, I am hoping that she will find a way to increase the safety of the citizens and visitors of this great, historical city. 1 feel LaToya has her heart and soul buried in the desire to better the overall situation in the city. As we all know, conventions and tourism play an imperative role in the financial aspects of the city’s government. T have a strong feeling that the Madam Mayor to be will take all businesses and citizens concems into consideration going forward. Sincerely, Robert Guidry