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Chris Roberts is a lifelong resident of Jefferson Parish. He graduated from Our Lady of Holy Cross College (OLHCC) in 2000 with an undergraduate degree in Marketing. He is currently serving his second term representing the citizens of District 1 on the Jefferson Parish Council. In 1998, at the age of 21, Chris was elected to the Jefferson Parish School Board with 60% of the vote. In 2001, Chris was elected by his colleagues on the Jefferson Parish School Board to serve as the youngest School Board President in Louisiana history. On the school board, he co-authored the Violence Prevention Program to teach students conflict resolution alternatives and to hold parents responsible for children that repeatedly fight on campus.
He currently holds memberships in the Optimist Club of the Westbank, Victims and Citizens Against Crime, Louisiana Boys and Girls Club, Terrytown Civic Association, the Kiwanis Club International, the Knights of Columbus Council 6870 and the Jefferson Historical Society of LA. He is also an Honorary Member of the Terrytown Fifth District Volunteer Fire Department and a member of the Honorary Leadership Council for the America's Energy Coast. Aside from his public service, Chris is a partner with the Rainbow Automotive Family of GM and Chrysler dealerships and operates a quick service franchise in Jefferson Parish. In 1995, Chris received the Archbishop Shaw High School Silver Eagle Award for Service. He is the recipient of the 2006 Holy Cross College Alumnus of the Year Award and the 2007 JEDCO Champion of Economic Development Award.
Since his election to the seat of Councilman, he has made drastic improvements to the drainage, streets and recreation facilities in District 1. In 2005 and again in 2008, hurricanes impacted major parts of his coastal district.
Chris' fight against blighted property led him to author the Jefferson Parish Environmental Court. This court was established to hold deadbeat slumlords accountable by use of civil and criminal penalties. Since inception, this court is responsible for the removal of more than 400 blighted structures throughout the parish. Councilman Roberts works very close with the local law enforcement on crime issues and serves on the Jefferson Parish Crime Prevention and Reduction Task Force.
His top priority has been and will continue to be completion of the levees and floodwall along the Harvey Canal. He has personally made several trips to Washington DC to secure the funds and property needed to complete this project. District 1 is home to a very diverse culture, which hosts the Gretna Heritage Festival, Lafitte Seafood Festival and the International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo. In 2008, Councilman Roberts served as the 80th President of the International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, which is the oldest competitive fishing rodeo in the country.
Link to report blighted housing:
JPunrepairedhomes@jeffparish.net
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