I, Barry Bonvillain, am announcing my candidacy for Parish President of Terrebonne Parish.
This election is about leadership and the critical need right now for proven leadership that we can trust.
Some people run for the political office for money, some for power, and some for both. I run to offer unwavering dedication to the people I love and care about.
Right now the most pressing need in this parish is hurricane protection. The only projects done on the barrier islands is when I was in office. We need to rebuild the barrier islands with sand and rocks, we need the Morganza to the Gulf for higher levees and definitely a lock in the Houma Navigation Canal. When I was hurricane shelter manager, I have seen the frustrations of the people of our parish after their homes have been flooded or devestated by wind.
Other priorities for Terrebonne Parish are drainage, infrastructure, utilities, economic development, public safety, recreation, sewerage, garbage and trash collection and accessibility to the Parish President’s office.
This election is about leadership. I have proven my leadership abilities time and time again. (e.i.) new roads, civic center, library, drainage system(1-1B, 3-1B and Schriever Project), juvenile detention center, museum, downtown revitalization and transit system. And on. And on. And on.
While Parish President I proposed several infrastructure projects (e.i.) St. Charles Ave.(done), Bayou Gardens Blvd.(done), widening of Hollywood Rd., Country Drive, and extention of West Side Blvd.. They are still talking about the ones that should have been done within the last eight years. I’ve been there and did that.
Four years ago I walked nearly the entire parish to meet with you about what you want from government and how government can help you.
I’ve listened. I’ve heard you and now I am ready to do the things you told me you wanted done. Obviously these things have not been done yet. But I can’t do it without your help. I need your vote for me on Saturday October 20th.
If you make decisions in other areas of your life based on experience then please consider how important experience is to you and your selection of a Parish President.
The parish government budget is in excess of $150 million with approximately 1000 employees. This is big, this is important and we can’t afford to settle for less than “proven leadership” to lead us.
This is important. This is business. The people’s business and we need a proven leader to manage it for us.
For over 21 years I have served you. You have elected me because I have delivered for you. At the end of the day, when all is said and done and you have to choose, please make me your choice for proven experience and trusted leadership. It does matter who leads your parish government. It matters for you and I have your best interest at heart.
The employees of parish government need someone whom they can talk to and also someone who appreciates their hard work and devotions to the people of our parish especially in emergency situations when they put their life on the line.
I hope to try to see as many of you as I can between now and the election. My phone number is 872-5955 and I will be setting up a website under www.votebarry.com. Thank you.
