Slidell mayor Greg Cromer is stepping down to serve in Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration.Cromer says he will be the Department of Transportation’s new legislative liaison starting Jan. 21.He says he will work closely with elected leaders across the state to promote DOTD projects.

Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer will leave office nearly 18 months before his term ends to join Gov. Jeff Landry’s administration, triggering a series of changes in the city’s government. Cromer, 66, announced he will step down on Jan.