BIOGRAPHICAL DATA ARE POSTED WHEN RECEIVED
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WARD 1 -- 2 TO BE ELECTED
BOB BRUNO:
Name :
Robert "Bob" Albert Bruno
YOUR CAMPAIGN WEB SITE: None
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PUBLICATION
Address:329 De Zaire Drive, Madisonville, LA 70447
Phone:985-792-4530
Fax: none
Email: tmantle@bellsouth.net
PARTY AFFILIATION: Democrat
PROFESSION: Law Enforcement/Military.
PRESENT EMPLOYER/POSITION:
Retired Senior Inspector, U.S. Marshals Service, Retired Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army Reserve.
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION:
BA, Criminal Justice, Dec. 1980, University of Maryland.
APPLICABLE TRAINING:
U.S. Air Force Security Police School, U.S Army Military Police Officer's School, U.S. Marshals Service Academy, Federal Criminal Investigator Course.
CIVIC EXPERIENCE:
Children fingerprinting.
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATION
MEMBERSHIPS:
Member, Democratic State Central Committee #77B, 2008-2012.
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WALLY GOTTSCHALK :
Name: P. Wallace "Wally" Gottschalk
YOUR CAMPAIGN WEB SITE: none
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PUBLICATION
Address: 10080 Breen Rd.
Covington, La 70435
Phone: (985)892-3411 - Home
(985)630-8552 - Cell
Fax:
Email: wgottschalk @ bellsouth .net
PARTY AFFILIATION: Repulican
PROFESSION: Road and Drainage Maintenance
PRESENT EMPLOYER/POSITION :
St.Tammany Parish Public Works / Supervisor
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION :
Covington High School - 1986
APPLICABLE TRAINING:
P.O.S.T.- Firearms Academy Certified 2002- present
Graduate- LA. State Attorney General's Constable Annual Training Course- 6 years.
CIVIC EXPERIENCE:
Goodbee VolunteerFire District 13 - Past President
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BLAKE PENNINGTON :
Name: Blake Pennington
Contact Information:
Address:
PO Box 955
Madisonville, LA 70447
Telephone:
792-0531
792-0532
E-Mail:
absport@bellsouth.net
Political Party: Republican
Profession: Sales
Employer: Self-employed in retail
Education: Covington High School, 1985
Training:
6 years Attorney General's JP/Constable Training Class, Post Certification Course
Political Experience: 6 years-Constable
Political Organization:
Membership-Louisana JP/Constable Association
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WARD 2 -- 2 TO BE ELECTED
GREGORY BYERS :
Address:
79357 Hwy 1129
Phone:985-809-7791
Fax:
Email: tactfires@yahoo.com
PARTY AFFILIATION:Republican
PROFESSION:
Health,Safety, and Security Consultant
PRESENT EMPLOYER/POSITION
Southeast Safety & HealthLLC.owner
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION: 1994
APPLICABLE TRAINING:
P.O.S.T. Certified,
NREMT-B,
COSS
CIVIC EXPERIENCE:
19years Volunteer Fireman,15yrs Reserve Peace Officer
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS:
None
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PETE KING :
Name : Pete King
YOUR CAMPAIGN WEB SITE:
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PUBLICATION
Address:
81191 Ben King Road
Phone: 892-0502
Fax:
Email:
PARTY AFFILIATION: Republican
PROFESSION: Constable
PRESENT EMPLOYER/POSITION :
Constable, fourteen years
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION :
APPLICABLE TRAINING:
CIVIC EXPERIENCE:
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JOHN MATHIES, III :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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ETHAN SHARP:
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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GREG SHARP :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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WARD 3
NICK BOLOGNA :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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RICK MOORE :
Name: Richard "Rick" Moore
Campaign Site: None
Contact Info:
73477 Tammy Lane
Covington, La. 70435
Phone: 985-892-4486
Fax: 985-892-8426
Email:
ConstableRickMoore@charter.net
Party:
Republican
Profession:
Constable-St. Tammany Parish + Elected 2001, St. Tammany Sheriff's Office (Retired + Rank of Major), Licensed Insurance Adjuster.
Present Employer/Position:
State of Louisiana & St. Tammany Parish Government.
My current position is Constable & St. Tammany Parish Litter Enforcement Officer.
Education:
Southeastern Louisiana University -- 1982.
Applicable Training:
Attorney General Annual in class training for all Constables. POST handgun certification through the A.G.'s office and/or Sheriff's office. 12 hours each year of continuing education on insurance liability laws as directed by the Louisiana Insurance Commissioner.
Civic:
Keep Covington Beautiful, Abita Springs & Covington Recreation Centers, 4H / FFA Livestock Program, St. Tammany Parish Fair Association, St. Tammany Parish Hazardous Waste & Recycle Collection Day.
Political Exper & Organizations:
Have been elected two prior terms to my position of Constable. Seeking my third term. Member of the Louisiana Claims Association and the New Orleans Claims Association. Member of the Northshore Men's Republican Club. Associate Member of the Northlake Women's Republican Club. Member of the Louisiana Justice of the Peace and Constable's Association as well as the St. Tammany Parish J.P. and Constable's Association.
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TIGER TAYLOR, III :
Name : Tasso "Tiger" Taylor, III
YOUR CAMPAIGN WEB SITE: N/A
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PUBLICATION: myself or my wife,
Liz T. Taylor @ 985-249-4068 (cell)
Address: Mailing
- P O Box 1441, Covington, LA 70434
Phone: 985-892-5997 Cell: 985-789-9703
Fax: 985-867-9703
Email: tassot892@aol.com
PARTY AFFILIATION: Republican
PROFESSION: Heavy Equipment Operator I
PRESENT EMPLOYER/POSITION : St. Tammany Parish Government, H.E.O. I
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION : some college
APPLICABLE TRAINING:
Yearly Attorney General's Justice of the Peace & Constable training conferences,
Keep Louisiana Beautiful seminars,
P.O.S.T. certified,
Leadership and Management classes through LSU
CIVIC EXPERIENCE:
Volunteer Firefighter 2 since 1986,
Member of the Board of Commissioners for Fire District 12 (Covington area) since 1988,
Member of the Sons of the American Legion since 2000, Certified Mentor for adolescent children through the Coast Guard
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS:
Member of the Northshore Republican Men's Group
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WARD 4 -- 2 TO BE ELECTED
HEW HAMILTON :
Name: Randall H. Hamilton,
"Hew" Hamilton
Website: Http://pineapplegallery.com/illegal_signs
Address:
Hew Hamilton
1111 Villere St
Mandeville, La 70448
E-mail: hew@pineapplegallery.com
Political Affiliation: Republican
Profession:
Small business owner, Pineapple Gallery, since 1986
Education:
BA, Finance, LSU 1981
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MICHAEL HAND :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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ANGELA JOHNSON :
Name: Angela Renee Johnson
YOUR CAMPAIGN WEB SITE: http://www.johnsonforconstable.com
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PUBLICATION:
Address:
2706 Valley Court, Mandeville, Louisiana 70448
Phone: Cell (985) 264-3644 Home (985) 727-4431
Fax: none
Email: laparalegal@gmail.com
PARTY AFFILIATION: Republican
PROFESSION: Paralegal & Notary
PRESENT EMPLOYER/POSITION:
Self employed as a free-lance paralegal and notary. I currently work contract for Phillip M. Lynch, Jr. (4th Ward Justice of the Peace) as his Court Clerk and Special Deputy Constable. Additionally, I work as his paralegal and notary in his attorney capacity.
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION):
Graduated from B.F. Franklin Terry High School in 1989.
Earned A.A.S.Degree of Paralegal Studies at North Harris College in Houston, Texas, in 2005.
Currently a senior at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas earing a degree in Criminal Justice.
Earned a Louisiana Statewide Notarial Commission in 2007.
APPLICABLE TRAINING:
Served as Special Deputy Constable, 4th Ward, for over 3 years; Completed the Louisiana Attorney General's Justice of the Peace and Constables Training in 2006 and 2008; have been trained in firearms and firearms safety.
CIVIC EXPERIENCE:
Member of the: Louisiana Justice of the Peace and Constables Association; Fraternal Order of Police; Louisiana Sheriff's Honorary Membership Program;
Keep Mandeville Beautiful; National Notary Association; Louisiana State Paralegal Association;
National Association of Legal Assistants,
New Orleans Pro Bono Program and The New Orleans Paralegal Association.
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS:
Served in the campaign for Nancy Hebert for City Councilman, in Conroe Texas in 2002; and served in the campaign for Nancy Hebert for Judge County Court at Law #5, in Conroe, Texas in 2008.
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GARY LEONARD :
Gary J. Leonard
Address:
675 Kiskatom Lane
Mandeville, La. 70471
Phone: 985-845-3766
E-mail: oncorep70471@yahoo.com
Political Party: Republican
Profession:
Pharmaceutical Sales Executive (20 yrs.)
Oncology Specialist
Civic Experience:
Reserve Police Officer (10 yrs.)
Education: B.S. Xavier University (1980)
Graduate of St. Tammany Basic Police Officer Training Academy
Commissioned Reserve Police Officer (Sgt.-Supervisor)
Member: Metropolitan Crime Commission
Member: Northshore Republican Men's Club
Member: League of Women Voters
Member: Tammany Together
Patron: Youth Service Bureau
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RALPH RUSCA :
Name: Ralph A. Rusca
WEB SITE: N/A
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PUBLICATION
Address:
1521 Coffee Street
Mandeville, LA 70448
Phone:
(985) 626-3796
Fax:
(985) 871-7180
Email: rusca@charter.net
PARTY AFFILIATION: Free from any party affiliation
PROFESSION:
3rd Party Financial Accounts Management
PRESENT EMPLOYER/POSITION:
Global Systems, Inc. as Client Service Director
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION :
4 years, UNO, American English Literature
APPLICABLE TRAINING:
Commissioned Deputy Marshal 1999 to present (Active Reserve)
Lead Death Investigator for Coroner Dr. James Traylor (1996-2000)
CIVIC EXPERIENCE:
Volunteer for N.O. Civil Defensive (1977-1981)
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATION
MEMBERSHIPS:
Member of Young Republican (1975-1978)
Active member Republican Party (1979-2004)
Political volunteer for Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush.
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EDDIE SCHMIDT :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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DARRYL TAYLOR :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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WARD 5
WOODY CRAWFORD:
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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GEORGE STILES :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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JIMMY HOWELL :
Address: 73317 Bud Howell RD, Pearl River, LA 70452
Phone: 985-863-9149
Email: hope221@bellsouth.net
PARTY AFFILIATION: Democrat
PROFESSION: Self-Employed
PRESENT EMPLOYER/POSITION :
Owner/Operator of J&H Howell Trucking LLC
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION :
Graduated Pearl River High School in 1981
Graduated LSU Law Enforcement Basic Training Academy in 1988.
APPLICABLE TRAINING:
Law Enforcement Training schools through the St Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office:
Undercover Investigations, Methamphetamine Productions, Gang Violence, Surveillance Equipment Engineering, Louisiana Narcotics Training Seminar, US Customs Tactical Crew Member Certification Course & several other Law Enforcement schools.
CIVIC EXPERIENCE:
Awarded Deputy of The Year through The Covington Rotary Club in 1999.
One of the founders of Lock One Liars & Lunkers Bass Fishing Club which hold an annual Free Kids Fishing Tournament at Lock One Canal.
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ELTON JORDAN :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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WARD 10
CYNTHIA BACKE:
Name : Cynthia Ann Backe
WEB SITE: N/A
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PUBLICATION
Address:
22373 Highway 36, Abita Springs, Louisiana 70420
Phone: (985) 789-9561
Fax: N/A
Email: cbacke@yahoo.com
PARTY AFFILIATION: No party
PROFESSION: Paralegal
PRESENT EMPLOYER/POSITION :
Pajares & Schexnaydre, Attorneys at Law; Paralegal
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION :
Bachelor's Degree; University of Southern Mississippi; 1989
APPLICABLE TRAINING:
Bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in paralegal studies and a minor in business;
15 years experience in the legal field;
Louisiana real estate license
CIVIC EXPERIENCE:
Docent-Abita Springs Trailhead Museum;
Volunteer-Abita Springs Friends of the Park
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: N/A
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MIKE DAVIS:
Name : David M. "Mike" Davis
WEB SITE: N/A
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PUBLICATION
Address:
22249 7th Street, Abita Springs, LA 70420
Phone: 985 892-7458
Fax: Same
Email: pawpop@bellsouth.net
PARTY AFFILIATION: Republican
PROFESSION: Constable of 10th Ward, business owner and landlord.
PRESENT EMPLOYER/POSITION : Antiques and collectibles and rental property.
HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION : 4 years college.
APPLICABLE TRAINING: U. S. Army clerk typist, CNA training.
CIVIC EXPERIENCE: Six years constable of the 10th Ward.
POLITICAL EXPERIENCE AND POLITICAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS: Member of the Louisiana Constables Assoc.
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CHARLIE HECK, SR:
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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LEONARD LENEL:
Name:
Leonard William Lenel
No website
Address:
75420 Lenel Road
Covington, LA 70435
Phone: 892-7395
Party Affiliation: None
Profession: Operation Supervisor
Present Employer/Position:
Washington-St. Tammany Electric Co-op
Education: 12 years-Covington High School, 1995
Applicable Training:
LA Attorney General School every year
Civic Experience:
Past Executive Board for St. Tammany Parish Fair,
Past member Abita Volunteer Fire Department
Political Experience: Ran for this office in 1997
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ANSWERS ARE POSTED BELOW
QUESTION NO. 1:
1. The office of Constable is an enforcement agency with responsibility for evictions, a large number of garnishments and numerous other orders. What previous enforcement experience have you had that uniquely qualifies you for this office? :
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WARD 1
BOB BRUNO :
I have 28 years of law enforcement experience. I served 8 years in the U.S. Air Force Security Police and 20 years in the U.S. Marshals Service, retiring as a Senior Inspector. I also served 20 years in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel, Military Police Corps. The U.S. Marshals Service supports the federal courts in executing all court orders. I have experience in courtroom security, serving subpoenas,garnishments,seizures,executing arrest warrants and transporting federal prisoners. In my last position as a Senior Inspector, I was in charge of personal protection details for U.S. Supreme Court Justices and of security for federal judicial conferences.
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WALLY GOTTSCHALK :
Litter is the largest enforcement problem I have faced in my six years as Constable. Litter is everywhere, from signs along the roads to dumping of loads of debris. I have over 75 successful litter convictions. I have worked closely with St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Department and Madisonville Police Department on numerous evictions. I have the training and the experience to continue as an effective Constable.
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BLAKE PENNINGTON :
I have been an elected constable for Ward 1 for 6 years. I am a native of ward 1 and have a great interest in keep our community safe.
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WARD 2
GREGORY BYERS :
Answer to Question #1: Yes
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PETE KING :
1. I feel that I am qualified for the office of Constable for many reasons, but a few of the main ones are as follows: I served as Justice of the Peace sixteen years for the Ward 2 Court. I have served the office of Constable for fourteen years. I have worked closely with the Justice of the Peace courts since elected as Constable. I have served (volunteered) many hours patrolling with the St. Tammany Parish litter patrol vehicle that is furnished by the parish. I attend the Louisiana State Attorney Generals Conference annually for further education and training. I have done this every year.
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JOHN MATHIES, III :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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ETHAN SHARP:
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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GREG SHARP :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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WARD 3
NICK BOLOGNA :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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RICK MOORE :
Prior to becoming elected April 2001, I was a member of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office from 1988 thru 2000. I worked through the ranks and received the rank of Major over the Reserve Criminal Patrol Division. Upon retiring, I decided to run for Constable. My past training and on the job experiences for the past twenty years as a deputy sheriff and constable are invaluable to effectively handle the duties of this office.
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TIGER TAYLOR, III :
As incumbent, I attend training classes sponsored by the Attorney General's Office and receive training on all the above plus much more. Prior to being elected 6 years ago, I was a volunteer fireman with rank of Captain in charge of enforcing fire safety rules, more importantly, responsible for protecting firemen's lives on scene. I was appointed to Fire District 12 Board of Commissioners where I am responsible for enforcing federal and state laws as well as keeping National Fire Protection Agency standards.
To better understand our litter problem, I have attended Keep Louisiana Beautiful conferences. There I obtained many helpful resources throughout the state.
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WARD 4
HEW HAMILTON :
The Constable serves papers for the JP courts AND enforces the litter laws of the Parish. That is something that has been lacking from the current Constables. As a successful business owner for 20+ years, I deal with many people on a daily basis. In my business, I do everything from taking out the trash to negotiating leases. To do something right I often have to do it myself. That is why I am running for this position.
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MICHAEL HAND :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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ANGELA JOHNSON :
The office of Constable is an enforcement agency with
responsibility for evictions, a large number of garnishments and numerous other orders. What previous enforcement experience have you had that uniquely qualifies you for this office?
I have been a Special Deputy Constable for over 3 years and have served as the Clerk of the Justice of the Peace Court, 4th Ward. I understand the procedures required by law to file a suit, eviction, or garnishment, and the steps necessary to enforce the judgment.
Additionally, I understand the St. Tammany Parish litter laws, as well as Mandeville City Ordinances.
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GARY LEONARD :
I graduated from the St. Tammany Basic Police Officer Academy over 10 years ago and have worked as a Commissioned Police Officer in various capacities since that time. I also stayed during Hurricane Katrina and was available 24 hours a day for over one month protecting our Parish and communities. I will be equally accessible and available to the Justice of the Peace for service, litter control, enforcement and patrol.
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RALPH RUSCA :
I have been a Commissioned Deputy Marshal (Reserve) for the last nine years. This position required delivery and service of civil and criminal summons, arrest warrants, writ of evections and general law enforcement. The elected office of a non commissioned Mandeville City Constable requires the same duties as a Deputy Marshal. My nine years of service with the Marshal's Office has prepared me for any duties Mandeville City Constable will require.
As a former Mandeville business owner of Java Grotto 1992 to 1996, I was active in the community and involved with the Mandeville City Council. I was instrumental in forming a committee involving Mayor Price to aid Lake Shore business and residence during construction of the North Shore levee and repaving of Lake Shore Drive. As a 20 year Mandeville resident and business owner, I understand the importance of City Constable. I feel I have the ability with experience to serve Mandeville and hope to earn each vote
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EDDIE SCHMIDT :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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DARRYL TAYLOR :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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WARD 5
WOODY CRAWFORD:
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GEORGE STILES :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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WARD 6
JIMMY HOWELL :
My previous experience of 17 years Law Enforcement with the St Tammany Parish Sheriffs Office including Criminal Patrol, Motor Cycle /Traffic Patrol, Narcotic Agent, & Search and Rescue Division uniquely qualifies me for this office.
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ELTON JORDAN :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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WARD 10
CYNTHIA BACKE:
I earned a bachelor's degree in paralegal studies from the University of Southern Mississippi and a minor in business and have worked in the legal field for over fifteen years in several states, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. I also hold a Louisiana real estate license.
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David M. "Mike" Davis:
My main qualification for this position is the six years of experience serving as Constable. As Constable, I have attended the yearly training sessions given by the Attorney General's Office and have been awarded training certificates for the classes given. I have worked closely with the Justice of the Peace in my district, Lisa King, and other local Justices of the Peace serving papers, posting eviction notices, assisting landlords with evictions by doing inventories and taking photographs of the contents of dwellings, doing litter investigations, assisting with litter court and various other duties associated with this.
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Leonard W. Lenel:
I have attended all the Attorney General's schools from 1997-2007. I have done this since 1997.
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QUESTION NO. 2:
2. In your opinion, do you think this office would be just as effective as a civil service position or as an appointed office? Would you seek this position if it was no longer an elected office? :
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WARD 1
BOB BRUNO :
As long as the Justice of the Peace is elected, then this position should continue as an elected office. I have already completed a civil service career and am only interested in an elected office of which I believe I am qualified for.
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WALLY GOTTSCHALK :
If the Northshore population continues to grow, it may become a civil position. The draw back with the position being appointed is the lack of interaction with the public. The candidate should run for a postion such as this as it shows they care about thier community. I love my job as Constable, my Ward, my Parish and the good people in it so I would seek the office of Constable regardless of the type of position. Public service is my career.
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BLAKE PENNINGTON :
I feel that the office of Constable should remain an elected one. I represent the people of ward 1. They rely on me as an elected official to answer questions and relay concerns to the appropriate office. Some people are reluctant to contact a employee of the parish but will contact some one who represents them.
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WARD 2
GREGORY BYERS :
Answer to Question #2: Yes
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PETE KING :
2. NO.
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JOHN MATHIES, III :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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ETHAN SHARP:
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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GREG SHARP :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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WARD 3
NICK BOLOGNA :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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RICK MOORE :
The Constable position should always be an elected position. The people of their Ward should decide who they want to protect the integrity of the Justice of the Peace court. If I was not performing my duties as Constable then they should have the control to vote me out of office. As a civil servant or appointed, the public looses control and depend on upper management or one elected official to decide this position.
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TIGER TAYLOR, III :
I believe if Constables were civil service, they would be bound by those laws. If appointed, they would be bound to their appointee. As it is now, Constables are elected by the people, for the people. I would seek the position to serve the public.
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WARD 4
HEW HAMILTON :
I wish I could say the position should be abolished! But I can't at this time. We really don't need an elected Constable if the Parish employees would enforce the litter laws currently on the books! If it were a civil service or appointed position, the individual would not be responsible to YOU, but to his boss. Until the Parish administration decides that it is serious about enforcement, and not a once-a-year sweep, we still need to elect someone
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MICHAEL HAND :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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ANGELA JOHNSON :
Yes, I would seek the position of Constable if it was no longer an elected office. I do feel that this position would be more effective as a Civil Service Position, as it would require that the Constable be hired on the basis of their merit and exams, and personal favor would not be at issue. Such is the standard for our Sheriff's Deputies.
Whereas if appointed, and there are no issues of merit to compare, then only personal favor is at issue.
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GARY LEONARD :
I believe this office should stay as an elected position to give the citizenry the opportunity to express their constitutional right to vote or this position. However, I do believe, as with other elected offices, it should be term limited. I would seek this office if it became an appointed one.
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RALPH RUSCA :
I feel the Mandeville Constable should remain an elected position. Any law and rule enforcement position should be governed by vote and not by favors offered to those who would appoint them. The people of Mandeville should enjoy the freedom to cast a vote for the ones best qualified. The position of any elected civil servant means to me a position of honor and trust extended by each vote. I do not believe an appointment offers a true representation of the voting public and in turn, I would not seek this position if no longer an elected office.
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EDDIE SCHMIDT :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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DARRYL TAYLOR :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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WARD 5
WOODY CRAWFORD:
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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GEORGE STILES :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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WARD 6
JIMMY HOWELL :
In my opinion, the position should be an elected office, and Yes I would seek this position either way.
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ELTON JORDAN :
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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WARD 10
CYNTHIA BACKE:
Election by my community to the position of constable is an honor which comes with a responsibility not only to perform the specific duties of a constable but to be familiar with the problems and needs of my community on a daily basis in order to serve them in any way my resources and skill will allow.
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MIKE DAVIS:
In my opinion, I do not think that a Constable would be as effective if the position were a civil service position or an appointed position. As an elected official, a Constable may have more of a feeling for his or her community and will probably be better known by his constituents because he represents the people.
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CHARLIE HECK, SR:
INFORMATION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED.
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LEONARD LENEL:
No. I work for the people in my ward not for some one that would appoint me that office. I would be doing his will not the voters' will.
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