Louis Alfred Wiltz

Biography

Louis Alfred Wiltz, a native of New Orleans, served as mayor, state legislator, and governor of Louisiana, navigating the complexities of a post-Reconstruction South. Known for championing infrastructure improvements and public welfare, he sought to balance the city’s growth with attention to the needs of its diverse populace.

Though his life was cut short, Wiltz’s efforts to modernize Louisiana’s government and uplift its communities remain part of the state’s historical narrative.