MAYOR-PRESIDENT BOULET APPOINTS LEADERS WITH FOCUS ON GROWTH AND BEAUTIFICATION

Aug 8, 2024, 09:06 AM by Jaze Dukes

MAYOR-PRESIDENT BOULET APPOINTS LEADERS WITH FOCUS ON GROWTH AND BEAUTIFICATION

Lafayette, LA - Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet has appointed three distinguished individuals to the Lafayette Parish Bayou Vermilion District Board, Evangeline Thruway Redevelopment Team, and Keep Lafayette Beautiful Board.

Graham Beduze has been appointed to the Lafayette Parish Bayou Vermilion District Board. As the Assistant to the Mayor of Carencro, Beduze brings a wealth of experience in municipal operations and community engagement. He also served as the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow's Associate Director in Washington, D.C., working on energy and environmental issues to ensure clean water and air. His role on the Bayou Vermilion District Board will be instrumental in advancing the board's mission to enhance the water quality and beautification of Bayou Vermilion, promote it as a recreational and cultural asset, and drive viable economic development in the area. He will serve a four-year term beginning October 1, 2024.

Keithen Domingue has been named to the Evangeline Thruway Redevelopment Team. As the Executive Director of GIT Up, Inc. and a Community Outreach Specialist with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Domingue brings a unique perspective and a proven track record of leadership. His role on the Redevelopment Team will involve overseeing and advising on the implementation of the strategic plan aimed at enhancing the Evangeline Thruway area and advising on the use of local funds to ensure efficient and effective redevelopment. He will serve a four-year, unexpired term established January 1, 2024.

Jessica Brown-Mason has been appointed to the Keep Lafayette Beautiful Board. Currently serving as the Executive Project Analyst at the University of New Orleans, Brown-Mason has a proven track record of building teams that support organizational missions, operations, and financial goals. She is recognized for her ability to implement proven methods of success and foster team collaboration. Keep Lafayette Beautiful (KLB) has been instrumental in promoting environmental stewardship and community pride across Lafayette, and with the addition of Brown-Mason, KLB is well-positioned to continue to serve as an award-winning affiliate of the state. She will serve a two-year, unexpired term established June 1, 2024.

"Graham, Keithen, and Jessica bring a wealth of experience and dedication to their new roles," said Mayor-President Boulet. "From our waterways to roadways and beyond, we're committed to enhancing the quality of life in Lafayette Parish and these appointments will help to continue to do just that."

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