Joel Robideaux Explained

Joel Robideaux
Office:Mayor-President of Lafayette Parish
Term Start:January 4, 2016
Term End:January 6, 2020
Predecessor:Joey Durel
Successor:Josh Guillory
Office1:Speaker pro tempore of the Louisiana House of Representatives
Term Start1:January 11, 2012
Term End1:January 13, 2016
Predecessor1:Karen Carter Peterson
Successor1:Walt Leger III
State House2:Louisiana
District2:45th
Term Start2:2004
Term End2:2016
Predecessor2:Mert Smiley
Successor2:Jean-Paul Coussan
Birth Date:5 October 1962
Birth Place:Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Bobette
Children:3
Education:University of Louisiana at Lafayette (BS)
Profession:Accountant

Joel Robideaux (born October 5, 1962) is an American politician and accountant who served as the Mayor-President of Lafayette Parish from 2016 to 2020.[1] He was previously a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, representing the 45th district from 2004 to 2016,[2] and served as Speaker pro tempore of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2012 to 2016.[3]

Early life and education

Robideaux was born in Lafayette, Louisiana.[4] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.[5]

Career

Robideaux began his career as an accountant.[6] In 2004, he was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives, where he served for twelve years. During his tenure, he was known for his work on fiscal policy and tax reform.[7]

In 2015, Robideaux ran for the position of Mayor-President of Lafayette Parish. He won the election and served from January 2016 to January 2020.[8] As Mayor-President, he focused on economic development, infrastructure improvement, and public safety.[9] One of his major achievements was managing the city's response to the 2016 flood.[10] He also led the initiative for a $100 million replacement of the Heymann Center.[11]

Robideaux faced challenges, including controversies over police department pay raises and vetoing funding for the Louisiana Avenue extension.[10]

Personal life

Robideaux is married to Bobette, and they have three children.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lafayette Mayor-President . Lafayette Consolidated Government . May 17, 2024.
  2. Web site: Louisiana House of Representatives . Louisiana House of Representatives . May 17, 2024 . April 26, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160426082436/http://house.louisiana.gov/H_Reps/members.asp?ID=46 . dead .
  3. Web site: House Speaker . Louisiana House of Representatives . May 17, 2024.
  4. Web site: Biography . Louisiana State Legislature . May 17, 2024.
  5. Web site: Alumni . University of Louisiana at Lafayette . May 17, 2024.
  6. Web site: Joel Robideaux . Ballotpedia . May 17, 2024.
  7. Web site: Robideaux on Fiscal Policy . The Advocate . November 13, 2015 . May 17, 2024.
  8. Web site: Robideaux Wins Mayor-President Election . The Advocate . November 24, 2015 . May 17, 2024.
  9. Web site: Robideaux's Mayoral Goals . The Advocate . November 25, 2015 . May 17, 2024.
  10. Web site: Lafayette Mayor-President Joel Robideaux reflects on his time in office . Cypress Lake Wire . January 5, 2020 . May 17, 2024.
  11. Web site: Joel Robideaux spearheads plan for $100 million Heymann Center . The Current . October 4, 2019 . May 17, 2024.
  12. Web site: Personal Life . The Advertiser . November 24, 2015 . May 17, 2024.

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