1221 Elmwood Park Blvd.
10th Floor, Suite 1017
Jefferson, LA 70123
East Bank P: (504)736-6615
West Bank P: (504)364-6634
Email abroussard@jeffparish.net

EDUCATION:

East Jefferson High School, 1962 - 1966

• Eagle Scout
• Kenner All-star Half Back
• President, Inter-Fraternity Council of New Orleans

Louisiana State University in New Orleans BA Degree, History, 1966 - 1970

Loyola University, School of Law

• JD, Law, 1970 - 1973
• Blue Key National Honor Fraternity
• President, Young Democrats of Louisiana

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 1966 - 1968. Leadsinger and tambourine player of own rock-and-roll band "Me and the Other Guys"
• 1973 - Present -- Law Practice Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

EXPERIENCE AS JEFFERSON PARISH ELECTED OFFICIAL:

1974 Elected to the Jefferson Parish School Board at the age of 24; served as vice-President

1976 Re-elected to the Jefferson Parish School Board by 92 percent of the vote.

1977 Elected to the Jefferson Parish Council

1981 Re-elected to the Jefferson Parish Council While Councilman he received the "Man of the Year" award by the Alliance for Good Government and recognition from the National Association of Counties for his projects on soil subsidence and gas explosions.

1982 Elected Mayor of the City of Kenner

As mayor of Kenner, Louisiana's fifth largest city, he requested assistance from UNO to restructure the city government. Within one year, 100 percent of the recommendations were implemented.

1983 Rivertown, a collection of family-oriented museums was established under Mayor Broussard's administration. Rivertown is located in historic Kenner, and was designed to revitalize the deteriorating neighborhood. The museum complex, which includes Jefferson Parish's only repertory theater, received numerous awards and continues to grow.

1985 Mayor Broussard provided the assistance and welcome that led to the development of the Esplanade Mall, one of the State's most successful shopping areas and a financial base for the City of Kenner.

1986 Re-elected Mayor of the City of Kenner by 91 percent of the vote.

1990 Re-elected Mayor of the City of Kenner

1991 Mayor Broussard was the driving force in building the Pontchartrain Center, which opened in 1991. The Pontchartrain Center has over 34,000 square feet, and with the new addition will have 46,000 square feet. It is an all-purpose center where conventions, sporting events, trade shows, graduations, Mardi Gras balls, etc. are held.

1994 - Re-elected Mayor of the City of Kenner unopposed. During his fourth mayoral term, he served as the President of the Louisiana Conference of Mayors, and was recognized by the U. S. Conference of Mayors for his distinguished leadership in culture, arts and civic programs when his City received the "Livability Award." He was a United States Presidential appointee for Tourism.

1995 Elected Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council by 81 percent of the vote. As Chairman of the Jefferson Parish Council, Louisiana's second largest parish, his first major project was JEFF 2000, two two-day conventions to set priorities for the future of Jefferson. The priorities established by JEFF 2000 continue to focus and lead the resources and future planning for the Parish of Jefferson.

1996 Chairman Broussard was instrumental in establishing the Jefferson Office of Tourism and Tourism Advisory Board. The formation of this office and board will help Jefferson Parish recognize the financial impact of the tourism industry for many years to come.

1997 Final plans on a long awaited project, the Lafreniere Park Carousel, began under the leadership of Chairman Broussard's Carousel Committee.

1998 Chairman, Regional Planning Commission

COMMUNITY/STATE VOLUNTEER SERVICE:

Mr. Broussard is very active in his community and state. Pie has served on the following boards and committees and has been active in the following associations:

• University of New Orleans National Alumni Association
• Board of Directors.
• U. S. Conference on Tourism Presidential (Clinton)
• Appointee
• Louisiana State Treasurer's Fiscal Advisory Board
• Secretary of Louisiana's Commission on Archives, Records
• Management and History
• Executive Education Board of Tulane University Business
• School.
• Old Ursuline Convent Restoration Committee Co-Chairman
• St. Jerome Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree Knight -
• William Guste Assembly
• Chateau Lions Club
• Fellowship of Christina Athletes
• LSU/Lions Eye Center
• Louisiana Opera Association
• Easter Seals
• March of Dimes
• Archdiocese of New Orleans Archbishop's Community
• Appeal
• Kenner Y.M.C.A
• Kenner Salvation Army
• 49ers Club
• Center of Executive and International Programs Advisory
• Board
• Member
• UNICEF
• Angel Foundation
• Special Olympics
• Big Brothers Tn-Parish Finance Chairman
• Dollars for Scholars
• Mount Carmel Spring Gala Chairman
• Louisiana Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Rivertown Repertory Theatre Board of Directors
• Jefferson Parish Performing Arts Society
• Jefferson Ballet Theater
• Friends of Rivertown
• Saints Hall of Fame
• Kenner Cares
• Regional Planning Commission
• Metro Vision Council of Governments
• The Extra Mile
• Regional Transit Authority
• Louisiana Conference of Mayors
• Louisiana Municipal Association
• The Police Jury
• Jefferson Beautification
• Boy Scouts of America
• First Bank and Trust Board of Directors

AWARDS:

1974 - Young People for Better Government "Outstanding Achievement Award"

1979 - Alliance for Good Government Civic Award

1983 - New Orleans Magazine "People to Watch"

1986 - Toastmasters International Communication & Leadership Award

1988 - Kenner Civil Defense Distinguished Service Award

1991 - Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Madonna #1626 Man of the Year

1995 - True Democrats Organization Award

1996 - Concerned Citizens Civic Coalition Honoree

1996 - New Orleans Magazine People to Watch

1997 - Democratic Lifetime Achievement Award