Early Voting: SPECIAL TREASURER’S RACE/MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS

EARLY VOTING BEGINS SATURDAY FOR SPECIAL TREASURER’S RACE/MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTIONS

Early voting begins SATURDAY, SEPT. 30 and continues through SATURDAY, OCT. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, excluding Sunday, Oct. 1.

Secretary of State Tom Schedler is encouraging all Louisianians eligible to vote in the special election to fill the state treasurer’s office vacated by John Kennedy to consider voting early. Early voting begins SATURDAY, SEPT. 30 and continues through SATURDAY, OCT. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, excluding Sunday, Oct. 1.

Voters should utilize Louisiana’s award-winning smartphone application, GeauxVote Mobile, to find out where to early vote as well as whether they are eligible to vote in this election. All 64 parishes statewide have the treasurer’s race and three constitutional amendments on the ballot for Oct. 14. Additionally, New Orleans has high-profile municipal races including mayor and city council, while other elections of interest across the state include two state representative seats (districts 58 and 77), public service commissioner (District 2) and various municipal/local elections.

Citizens who want to vote early may do so in person at their parish Registrar of Voters Office or at other designated locations. For a complete listing of early voting locations visit https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/EarlyVoting.

 

 

 

PSA: Gerald Boudreaux for a Drug-Free Louisiana

 

“Louisiana is ranked in the top 20 states to see a significant increase in opioid drug overdoses. We must reverse this alarming trend.” –Senator Boudreaux

Senator Boudreaux is focused and dedicated to promoting a drug-free Louisiana. With the growing opioid epidemic in the country, it is important that our state takes a stand to protect its citizens.

 

Senator Boudreaux’s Father’s Day Reflections

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Senator Boudreaux was featured in Faith and Soul, a news magazine that focuses on “Refreshing the mind, body, and spirit.” This Father’s Day, Senator Boudreaux reflects on what it means to be a father:
“Father’s Day allows us to honor and celebrate with the individuals that have served as the head of the house and made the necessary sacrifices for their daughters, sons and the entire family. We look to our father as a role model and for his strength during difficult times. I challenge those who are blessed to still have their fathers, and I ask them to reach out on this special day with an expression of love and gratitude. And for those of us who will not be able to physically touch our fathers, we pause during the day and reflect on the memories and the positive impact our dad had on us individually and collectively as a family.” 
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Senator Boudreaux: 2017 Summer Intern

20170608_131756 Senator Boudreaux of District 24 hosts Jacob Hawkins from the Academy of Business as his Summer 2017 intern. Mr. Hawkins has accompanied Senator Boudreaux in completing a number of Legislative duties, which include monitoring house and senate bills, retrieving and reporting on fiscal notes, reviewing weekly Senate workload, retrieving video archives for review and summarization, and learning to interact with and communicate with constituents. 20170608_132358 20170608_143433

Sickle Cell Warrior Blood and Community Drive

EXHIBITIONJoin us for the 3rd Annual Sickle Cell Warrior Blood and Community Drive, which will be held at the South City Park in Opelousas on June 24th. The Drive will begin with a Walk for Sickle Cell Warriors starting at 9:00 am and will be followed by a Family Fun Day from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. There will also be LIVE entertainment, including Dancers, a DJ, Guest Speakers and so much more! For more information, you can contact Don Vallien at 337-331-5558.

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Flooded in 2016?

Due to recent flooding of 2016 in South Louisiana, The Restore Louisiana Homeowner’s Assistance Program has released a survey for victims to begin receiving assistance in repairing and restoring their damaged homes as well as obtaining reimbursements for work already completed following the flood.Screen Shot 2017-05-25 at 1.13.15 PM

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center – Improving Care in Our Communities

 

“When you’re healthy, you’re productive…We want a productive, active community. But in order to have that, people have to be healthy.”

We’d like to highlight Our Lady of Lourdes that has provided the homeless and many others exemplary service through the St. Bernadette Clinic. Watch as we ask local Amos Ratliff about his personal experience with the clinic.

Sen. Boudreaux Supports Families with Disabilities

On Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 9:30 a.m., Senator Gerald Boudreaux attended the Legislative Roundtable Breakfast hosted by Louisiana’s Council Advocacy Network at the Lafayette Public Library located at 301 W. Congress St. Lafayette, La 70501.

He was educated by members of the community on funding for home and community-based services as well as equitable funding for public school systems in the 2017-2018 state budget.

The event focused on highlighting the concerns of parents, self-advocates, community leaders, and other education advocates on living with and working with individuals with disabilities and their families. The event also focused on helping Sen. Boudreaux better understand the funding formula used for traditional public schools.

Sen. Boudreaux was very pleased to meet with the community and get more insight into their concerns on this matter.

Government by God’s Design Bible Study

Government by God’s Design, a project of Concerned Women for America of Louisiana, will be hosting a four-part Bible study to help Christians involved in the political process to honor God in government. The biblical meeting will be non-partisan and non-denominational study.

Each two-hour session includes Biblical teaching, videos, and activities designed to provide information and application related to our current political environment.

The sessions will be held on Sunday, January 29; Sunday, February 5; Sunday, February 12; and Sunday, February 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m at Greater St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church located at 1801 Second Ave. in Lake Charles, La.

All bible study materials are provided at no charge.

Senator Boudreaux encourages all elected officials, candidates, or any other Christians involved in the political process to participate in this event.

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Lafayette Parish School Board to Authorize a Sales and Use Tax

On January 11, 2017, the Lafayette Parish School Board voted to use sales tax, instead of property tax, to fund facility improvements. The board hasn’t called a public election of the sales tax, but plans to sort out all details in the following meetings.

On Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., the board will hold a meeting to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of Lafayette, La to authorize the levy of sales and use tax therein. The meeting will be located at the Lafayette Parish School Board Administrative Building Board at 113 Chaplin Drive.

On Monday, February 20, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., the board will hold a meeting with the Mayor and City Council of the City of Carencro, La with plans to adopt an ordinance providing for the levy of a 1% sales and use tax – pursuant to voter authorization at the December 10, 2016 election. The meeting will be held at City Hall located at 210 E. St. Peter Street.

Sen. Boudreaux finds it very pertinent to make sure the people in his district are informed.