Political Action Committee of the Jefferson Chamber Announces Endorsements
METAIRIE – The Political Action Committee (PAC) of the JeffersonChamber announced the endorsements of candidates on the October 12 ballot.
“As the largest parish in the Greater New Orleans region, Jefferson Parish ispoised for tremendous growth and development,” said Nick Karl, Chairman of thePAC Board. “The PAC of the Jefferson Chamber continues to support soundbusiness candidates that will improve the quality of life in Jefferson Parish.”
The candidates receiving the Jefferson Chamber PAC endorsement include:
- BESE District 1 – James “Jim” Garvey (Incumbent)
- BESE District 2 – Kira Orange Jones (Incumbent)
- BESE District 3 – “Sandy” LeBlanc Holloway (Incumbent)
- State Senator 9th Senatorial District – J. Cameron Henry
- State Senator 10th Senatorial District – “Kirk” Talbot
- State Representative 78th Representative District – John ‘Big John’ Illg
- State Representative 79th Representative District – “Debbie” Villio
- State Representative 80th Representative District – “Polly” Thomas
- State Representative 82nd Representative District – Charles A. Henry
- State Representative 83rd Representative District – James C. Simmons
- State Representative 84th Representative District – Timothy P. Kerner
- State Representative 87th Representative District – Rodney Lyons, Sr. (Incumbent)
- State Representative 94th Representative District – Stephanie Hilferty (Incumbent)
- State Representative 105th Representative District – Christopher J. “Chris” Leopold (Incumbent)
- Jefferson Parish Sheriff – Joseph Lopinto III (Incumbent)
- Jefferson Parish President – Cynthia Lee Sheng
- Jefferson Parish Councilman at Large Division A – Ricky Templet
- Jefferson Parish Councilman at Large Division B – Scott Walker
- Jefferson Parish Councilman District 1 – Marion Edwards
- Jefferson Parish Councilman District 2 – Deano Bonano
- Jefferson Parish Councilman District 4 – Dominick F. Impastato III (Incumbent)
- Jefferson Parish Councilwoman District 5 – Jennifer Van Vrancken (Incumbent)
For more information on the JeffersonChamber-supported policy and legislation, please visit www.jeffersonchamber.org or contact Todd Murphy at (504) 835-3880 or todd@jeffersonchamber.org.
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About the JeffersonChamber:
The JeffersonChamber isa leading voice for Jefferson Parish’s business community. As a non-profit,membership-driven organization, the Chamber is an effective advocate for smalland large businesses at the local, state and federal levels. The Chamber’smission is to work for the advancement of the business community; to enhancethe economic, civic and cultural environment; and to improve the quality oflife in Jefferson Parish. The Jefferson Chamber is Five-Star Accredited by theU.S. Chamber of Commerce and was awarded the 2013 and 2015 Chamber of the YearAward by the Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives in theLarge Chamber Category.
Formore information about the Jefferson Chamber, visit www.jeffersonchamber.org, and follow on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
About the JeffersonChamber Political Action Committee:
TheJefferson Chamber PAC, Inc. is a political action committee established as anindependent, not-for-profit organization to endorse and support politicalcandidates who support the mission of the Chamber. Membership is limited tomembers of the Jefferson Chamber of Commerce.