Re-election, campaign, vision, mission

2. The Vision
A superb quality of life for
Our children and for the
Genera7ons to come
“Where there is no vision, the people perish.” (Proverbs 29:18)

3. The Mission
Work together to
Rebuild, reshape & seize
The opportuni7es to make
SWLA the best place to
Live, work & raise a family
“Vision without acBon is a dream. AcBon without vision is simply passing the Bme.
AcBon with Vision is making a posiBve difference”—Joel Barker

5. Educa7on
Equal Opportunity for All
People
Economic Development
Workforce Development
Keeping our Best & Brightest
from Seeking Opportunity
Elsewhere
Environment
Coastal Wetlands Protec7on
Safety of our Ci7zens
Arts & Humani7es
Preserva7on of our Unique &
Vibrant Culture

7. What We
Do
Today
Affects
Our Children’s
Future and the
Future of
Generations
To come

8. It is
Our opportunity
For our
Generation
To make
A difference
For those
Who follow

10. The Need
27% children below poverty level (US Census)
Lowest in na7on: child well‐being (Annie E Casey)
Among na7on’s highest dropout rate (LA DOE)
20.5% with no health care coverage—2nd
lowest in na7on (Centers for Disease Control)
Outmigra7on of people

11. People Demand It
Louisiana Speaks
Public CharreZes
Elec7ons
$90 million bond
issue

12. The Opportunity
People believe we can &
will rebuild & reshape
A new, beZer economic
development climate
Capital influx for
rebuilding
Improving state image

14. Report Card
Hurricane
Response &
Recovery
Our Children
Infrastructure
Arts & Entertainment
Economic Development
Public Safety
Parks & Recrea7on

15. AcBons
$90 million bond issue Capital Projects
Lakefront/Downtown
Holly Hill
Development (plus addi7onal
George H West Water Plant
leveraged funding)
Wastewater Treatment
Infrastructure
Plant ‘D’
Local Road Projects
City Customer Service
Water Projects
Center – 1155 Ryan
Wastewater Projects
Mallard Cove Clubhouse
Parks & Recrea7on
Civic Center

16. Summary
We have the will
We have the people
Resilient, Caring, Compassionate
We have the advantages
One of the world’s leading energy centers
Ports & waterways
Business & industry
We have the energy—We are the Energy

17. Thank you for your support, confidence
and the privilege of serving you.
Together, we will keep the
momentum going and build an
unequaled quality of life
Please vote, April 4, 2009