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ON FACEBOOKON TWITTERThe Louisiana Municipal Review, the official publication of the Louisiana Municipal Association, serves as a medium for the exchangeof ideas and information for municipal officials in Louisiana. With a circulation of over 3,200, this publication is read by employees ofLouisiana municipal governments, sheriffs, parish presidents, state government officials, and members of the state legislature andCongressional delegation, among others. Subscription rate: $24 per year; Single copy: $2. Louisiana residents, add 9% sales tax.Rates for display, professional-listing, and classified advertising available upon request at editor@lma.org.Statements or expressions of opinions appearing herein are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the LouisianaMunicipal Association. Publication of any advertisement shall not be considered an endorsement of the product or service involved.No material from this publication may be reprinted without the express permission of the editor.Editorial offices: Louisiana Municipal Association, 6767 Perkins Road, Post Office Box 4327, Baton Rouge, LA 70821- 4327,editor@lma.org, www.lma.org, (225) 344-5001, (800) 234-8274, FAX (225) 344-3057.MUNICIPAL REVIEW EDITORIAL STAFFEditor-in-Chief: John Gallagher jgallagher@lma.orgManaging Editor: Anita Tillman atillman@lma.org | AMCorp InternationalEditor: Charlotte Smith | charlotte@teamamcorp.com | AMCorp InternationalProduction Coordinator: Baton Rouge Press, Inc.LOUISIANA MUNICIPAL REVIEW(USPS 832-560) (ISSN 0164-3622)3 rd class postage paid atBaton Rouge, Louisiana.Postmaster – Send address changes to:LOUISIANA MUNICIPAL REVIEWPost Office Box 4327Baton Rouge, LA 70821-43272022-2023 LMA EXECUTIVE BOARD (non-affiliate, non-advisory)President – Jennifer Vidrine, Mayor, Ville PlatteFirst Vice President – Derrick Johnson, Mayor, CheneyvilleSecond Vice President – Rick Allen, Mayor, LeesvilleImmediate Past President – Michael Chauffe, Mayor, Grosse TeteDistrict A Vice President – Kim Gaspard, Mayor, HaughtonDistrict B Vice President – Ronny Walker, Mayor, RustonDistrict C Vice President – Jimmy T. Holland, Councilman, Oak GroveDistrict D Vice President – Howard “Keith” Lewing, Mayor, AnacocoDistrict E Vice President – Rich Dupree, Mayor, PinevilleDistrict F Vice President – Charles James, Mayor, SunsetDistrict G Vice President – Chuck Robichaux, Mayor, RayneDistrict H Vice President – Edwin “Ed” Reeves, Mayor, PlaquemineDistrict I Vice President – Jean Pelloat, Mayor, MadisonvilleDistrict J Vice President – Rodney Grogan, Mayor, PattersonLMA Past President – Barney Arceneaux, Mayor, GonzalesLMA Past President – Johnny Berthelot, Councilman, GonzalesLMA Past President – Glenn Brasseaux, Mayor, CarencroLMA Past President – David Butler, Mayor, WoodworthLMA Past President – David Camardelle, Mayor, Grand IsleLMA Past President – Harry Lewis, Mayor, RayvilleLMA Past President – Jimmy Williams, Mayor, SibleyVice President at Large – Dr. Xanthe Seals, Mayor, HomerVice President at Large – Darnell Waites, Mayor, BakerVice President (< 1K) – Kevin Kately, Mayor, ParksVice President (1K – 2.5K) – Gail Wilking, Mayor, BallVice President (2.5K – 5K) – Julius Alsandor, Mayor, OpelousasPage 2LMR | NOVEMBER 2022
Inside the LMADirector’s ViewpointTHANKFUL. GRATEFUL. BLESSEDBY JOHN GALLAGHER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORHappy November! Thanksgiving isalmost here, football is in full swing,festival season abounds, and neveris Louisiana’s great outdoors a moreenjoyable place to be and to see.Before I delve into my thoughts on being thankful, I’d liketo pause and honor the many men and women of ourmilitary, who we’ll take time to recognize on November11 for Veteran’s Day. So much sacrifice, dedication, andunselfish giving seems a strange thing to recognize ononly one day a year, so I ask that this year you make apledge to yourselves. Honor them on Veteran’s Day, ofcourse, but in a world seeing more tumultuous times,and all branches of our US military seeing more needfor service, I ask that you keep them with you always,as they protect our democracy and our freedoms everyday. There is great honor in military service, so I ask thatwe keep sending positivity and respect to those who putENVIRONMENTALTECHNICAL SALES, INC.7731 Office Park Blvd.Baton Rouge, LA 70809(225) 295-1200 (225) 295-1800 (fax)Ronnie Hebert, ChairmanDaniel Hebert, PresidentBrady Sessums, Vice PresidentJoseph HebertChristian PrimeauxChad Robinsonwww.etec-sales.comWater … Wastewater … SludgeOdor Control…PumpingEquipment SystemsSolutions…Water Metersservice above self in an effort to keep us all protected.Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Let us remember that,as much has been given us, much will be expected fromus, and that true homage comes from the heart as wellas from the lips and shows itself in deeds.” It is withresounding thanks and admiration that I can see howmuch action is put into the words of our municipal leaders.I’ve been with the LMA a long time, so you’d think I’dbe used to impressive ways you all tackle problems, faceissues head-on, and turn dreams into realities. But I’mstill as amazed now at seeing the innovative, courageous,and bold ways you each put words into practice. You are,all of you, beacons of hope for so many in your communities.I firmly believe you’re all doing Roosevelt proud.I’m thankful this year for leaders like Mayor Camardelleof Grand Isle who never seems to falter when facedwith adversity. I encourage you each to read the articlein this month’s edition that goes into detail on a seriousinsurance issue the town is facing. It’s why the workthat RMI’s Patrick Cronin is doing is so valuable in attemptingto create our first Self-Insured Property Fundthat could aid communities struggling with unexpectedneeds. I’m grateful for his efforts, and those of our LMAPresident, Mayor Jennifer Vidrine, as she’s been behindthe scenes, making calls and attempting to find ways toassist Mayor Camardelle.I’m thankful for men like LMA Past President PeteHeine, a man I call not just a colleague, but a friend. Wehighlight him this month, as we recently unveiled ourboardroom in his honor. He’s had an incredible life andmade a name as a man willing to focus on people ratherthan his own recognition. I know he’s a role model formany of us within the LMA family.And I am most thankful for my wife Camille, my family,and my friends. They make me a better man with thepassing of every day. And then there’s all of you. I amproud to advocate on your behalf and to work with youas Louisiana moves forward. There is always work to bedone, but your willingness to do that work is a motivationlike no other. I look forward to the continuationof that work as we face whatever lies ahead, and I amthankful, grateful, and blessed for the opportunity todo so.We are a family, and I give thanks for that. Together weare #LMAStrong.LMR | NOVEMBER 2022 Page 3
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