Four candidates, two Republicans and two Democrats, are vying to be the next mayor of Hammond.
Hammond is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish with a growing population that now sits at over 24,000.
The broader Hammond metro area has a population of over 100,000 people.
The city also houses Southeastern Louisiana University and almost 20,000 students.
The four candidates running all attended the WDSU Hot Seat Debate and say rising crime and the economy are the biggest issues voters face.
The candidates are:
- Kip Andrews
- Carlee White Gonzales
- Lacy Landrum
- Tracy Washington Wells
READ MORE:4 candidates vying to be the next mayor of Hammond debate in the WDSU Hot Seat
