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Troy “C” Carter is the youngest of six children. He was educated in the
Orleans Parish Public School system and Xavier University of Louisiana
earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Business
Administration. Troy “C” Carter has also studied at Carnegie-Mellon’s
Graduate School of Urban and Public Affairs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
He was awarded a Green Foundation Fellow to Harvard University, John
F. Kennedy School of Government’s Program for Senior Executives in
State and Local Government, he also studied Strategic Public Sector
Negotiation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government. In June of
1990, then Councilmember Carter was selected by the American
Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) to participate in an
economic study tour of China as a National Delegate representing the
United States. In July 2006, he was selected by the American Council of
Young Political Leaders as a 2006 Delegate to the East Asia/Pacific
International Alumni Summit in Tokyo, Japan. The goals of this summit
were to devise strategies and long term mechanisms for involvement in
International Public Diplomacy. He has participated in cultural economic
trade missions to Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. Troy Carter has enjoyed
a distinguished career in local and state government. In 1991, Troy “C”
Carter became the first African-American to be elected to the Louisiana
House of Representatives from the 102nd District of New Orleans
(Algiers). He served on the Education Committee, Municipal Parochial
and Cultural Affairs Committee, and the Transportation & Highway
Committee and served as the youngest Floor Leader representing the
City of New Orleans in the Louisiana House of Representatives. In 1994,
Troy “C” Carter was elected to the New Orleans City Council
representing District C, which includes the historic French Quarter and
the New Orleans’ Westbank once again, the first African-American to be
elected to the position.
During his eight years on the City Council, Councilmember Carter served
with distinction and was a driving force in the renaissance of New
Orleans with an enviable record of achievement:
-District C enjoyed the largest decreases in crime rates.
-Negotiated adoption of laws banning large tour buses in the French
Quarter.
-Successfully negotiated with Harrah's New Orleans Casino to fulfill state
mandated reduction in the casino's obligation to city without reduction of
city revenue.
-The Historic Treme Villa restoration.
-The Creation of the Jazz Walk of Fame in historic Algiers.
-Restoration of Streetcar service to Canal Street. Fought to save the
Canal/Algiers Ferry from proposed state budget cuts.
-Led the efforts to establish a comprehensive plan to address
homelessness in New Orleans.
-Secured more than one hundred million dollars in street repairs, parks,
playgrounds and other capital projects including the first multi-
purpose/recreational center in the Lower Coast of Algiers.
-Revitalizing Canal Street through Major Street and Sidewalk
rehabilitation and development of the Ritz-Carlton and The Astor Hotel
project.
-Development of Wal-Mart Super Center in Algiers.
-Expansion of Woldenberg Village in Algiers.
-Renovation of Washington Artillery Park and The Moonwalk.
Also, in 1997, Troy “C” Carter again made history by becoming the first
incumbent District C Councilmember in modern history to be re-elected
without opposition.
Councilmember Carter has been featured in a number of National and
State publications. EBONY Magazine, JET Magazine, Kappa Alpha Psi
Journal, The Louisiana Political Review. Troy “C” Carter has received
numerous commendations for his outstanding contributions to encourage
community empowerment and for his efforts to eradicate urban blight. In
September 1992, during his first year as State Representative, Troy “C”
Carter was recognized by the Louisiana Municipal Association, which
awarded him the Outstanding Legislator of the Year. He was also named
to the All Rookie Team 1993 by Louisiana Political Columnist John
Maginnis. During his tenure as a State Legislator, Troy “C” Carter
authored and/or cosponsored more than seventy-five bills, which have
become law. Troy “C” Carter is committed to the community and serves
on a number of civic associations. He is the immediate past Chairman of
the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast
Louisiana; has served as a member of the board of Big Brothers/Big
Sisters of Greater New Orleans, and is a charter member of 100 Black
Men of New Orleans; a member of the Board of Directors of Touro
Infirmary Foundation; The New Orleans Police Athletic League; Total
Community Action; a member of the Advisory Board for Project DARE
(Drug Abuse Resistance Education) and The Light House for the Blind in
New Orleans. He is a Mason, in the Pride of Algiers Lodge; a member of
the Kiwanis Club; the Lyons Club; association of Public Works
Administrators (APWA); N.O.M.T.O.C. Social Aid and Pleasure Club;
The Krewe of Endymion Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club; and is a life
member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated; District C
Chairman of the Orleans Parish DDemocratic Executive Committee;
former Executive Officer of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus and
a member of the African-American Professional Alliance. He was
elected as a delegate to the 2000 Democratic National Convention.
As a Councilmember, Troy “C” Carter served as Chairman of the City
Council Special Development Projects Committee and the Ground
Transportation Committee, the Utilities, Cable/Telecommunications, and
the Budget Committee. He was on the Board of Directors of the New
Orleans Sewerage and Water Board where he served as Chairman of
the Operations Committee. He was a member of the Board of Directors
of The French Market Corporation, the Upper Pontalba Building
Restoration Corporation; the New Orleans Tourism Marketing
Corporation, the Greater New Orleans Tourists & Visitors Bureau, The
Canal Street Development Corporation and the Rivergate Development
Corporation. Troy “C” Carter is also a successful entrepreneur. He
established the start-up business of three gourmet coffeehouse locations
in which he later successfully negotiated the sale to a national firm. He
has taught Political Science at Xavier University of Louisiana. Troy also
owns, manages and develops residential and commercial properties. He
serves as President & Managing Partner of a Planning & Management
Consulting Firm.
Troy “C” Carter is married to Melanie Sanders; they have two sons, Troy
II and Joshua, two dogs, Zeus and Hera, and one cat, London.
Orleans Parish Public School system and Xavier University of Louisiana
earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Business
Administration. Troy “C” Carter has also studied at Carnegie-Mellon’s
Graduate School of Urban and Public Affairs in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
He was awarded a Green Foundation Fellow to Harvard University, John
F. Kennedy School of Government’s Program for Senior Executives in
State and Local Government, he also studied Strategic Public Sector
Negotiation at the John F. Kennedy School of Government. In June of
1990, then Councilmember Carter was selected by the American
Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL) to participate in an
economic study tour of China as a National Delegate representing the
United States. In July 2006, he was selected by the American Council of
Young Political Leaders as a 2006 Delegate to the East Asia/Pacific
International Alumni Summit in Tokyo, Japan. The goals of this summit
were to devise strategies and long term mechanisms for involvement in
International Public Diplomacy. He has participated in cultural economic
trade missions to Paris, Japan and Hong Kong. Troy Carter has enjoyed
a distinguished career in local and state government. In 1991, Troy “C”
Carter became the first African-American to be elected to the Louisiana
House of Representatives from the 102nd District of New Orleans
(Algiers). He served on the Education Committee, Municipal Parochial
and Cultural Affairs Committee, and the Transportation & Highway
Committee and served as the youngest Floor Leader representing the
City of New Orleans in the Louisiana House of Representatives. In 1994,
Troy “C” Carter was elected to the New Orleans City Council
representing District C, which includes the historic French Quarter and
the New Orleans’ Westbank once again, the first African-American to be
elected to the position.
During his eight years on the City Council, Councilmember Carter served
with distinction and was a driving force in the renaissance of New
Orleans with an enviable record of achievement:
-District C enjoyed the largest decreases in crime rates.
-Negotiated adoption of laws banning large tour buses in the French
Quarter.
-Successfully negotiated with Harrah's New Orleans Casino to fulfill state
mandated reduction in the casino's obligation to city without reduction of
city revenue.
-The Historic Treme Villa restoration.
-The Creation of the Jazz Walk of Fame in historic Algiers.
-Restoration of Streetcar service to Canal Street. Fought to save the
Canal/Algiers Ferry from proposed state budget cuts.
-Led the efforts to establish a comprehensive plan to address
homelessness in New Orleans.
-Secured more than one hundred million dollars in street repairs, parks,
playgrounds and other capital projects including the first multi-
purpose/recreational center in the Lower Coast of Algiers.
-Revitalizing Canal Street through Major Street and Sidewalk
rehabilitation and development of the Ritz-Carlton and The Astor Hotel
project.
-Development of Wal-Mart Super Center in Algiers.
-Expansion of Woldenberg Village in Algiers.
-Renovation of Washington Artillery Park and The Moonwalk.
Also, in 1997, Troy “C” Carter again made history by becoming the first
incumbent District C Councilmember in modern history to be re-elected
without opposition.
Councilmember Carter has been featured in a number of National and
State publications. EBONY Magazine, JET Magazine, Kappa Alpha Psi
Journal, The Louisiana Political Review. Troy “C” Carter has received
numerous commendations for his outstanding contributions to encourage
community empowerment and for his efforts to eradicate urban blight. In
September 1992, during his first year as State Representative, Troy “C”
Carter was recognized by the Louisiana Municipal Association, which
awarded him the Outstanding Legislator of the Year. He was also named
to the All Rookie Team 1993 by Louisiana Political Columnist John
Maginnis. During his tenure as a State Legislator, Troy “C” Carter
authored and/or cosponsored more than seventy-five bills, which have
become law. Troy “C” Carter is committed to the community and serves
on a number of civic associations. He is the immediate past Chairman of
the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast
Louisiana; has served as a member of the board of Big Brothers/Big
Sisters of Greater New Orleans, and is a charter member of 100 Black
Men of New Orleans; a member of the Board of Directors of Touro
Infirmary Foundation; The New Orleans Police Athletic League; Total
Community Action; a member of the Advisory Board for Project DARE
(Drug Abuse Resistance Education) and The Light House for the Blind in
New Orleans. He is a Mason, in the Pride of Algiers Lodge; a member of
the Kiwanis Club; the Lyons Club; association of Public Works
Administrators (APWA); N.O.M.T.O.C. Social Aid and Pleasure Club;
The Krewe of Endymion Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club; and is a life
member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated; District C
Chairman of the Orleans Parish DDemocratic Executive Committee;
former Executive Officer of the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus and
a member of the African-American Professional Alliance. He was
elected as a delegate to the 2000 Democratic National Convention.
As a Councilmember, Troy “C” Carter served as Chairman of the City
Council Special Development Projects Committee and the Ground
Transportation Committee, the Utilities, Cable/Telecommunications, and
the Budget Committee. He was on the Board of Directors of the New
Orleans Sewerage and Water Board where he served as Chairman of
the Operations Committee. He was a member of the Board of Directors
of The French Market Corporation, the Upper Pontalba Building
Restoration Corporation; the New Orleans Tourism Marketing
Corporation, the Greater New Orleans Tourists & Visitors Bureau, The
Canal Street Development Corporation and the Rivergate Development
Corporation. Troy “C” Carter is also a successful entrepreneur. He
established the start-up business of three gourmet coffeehouse locations
in which he later successfully negotiated the sale to a national firm. He
has taught Political Science at Xavier University of Louisiana. Troy also
owns, manages and develops residential and commercial properties. He
serves as President & Managing Partner of a Planning & Management
Consulting Firm.
Troy “C” Carter is married to Melanie Sanders; they have two sons, Troy
II and Joshua, two dogs, Zeus and Hera, and one cat, London.
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