Joseph A. Stagni Explained

Joe Stagni
Birth Name:Joseph Anthony Stagni
Party:Republican
Education:Nicholls State University (BS)
Texas Chiropractic College (DC)
State House:Louisiana
District:92nd
Term Start:April 10, 2017
Predecessor:Tom Willmott

Joseph Anthony "Joe" Stagni is an American politician and chiropractor serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 92nd district. He assumed office on April 10, 2017.

Early life and education

A native of Kenner, Louisiana, Stagni graduated from John Curtis Christian School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Nicholls State University and a Doctor of Chiropractic from the Texas Chiropractic College.[1]

Career

Outside of politics, Stagni works as a chiropractor. He also served as a member of the Kenner City Council.[2] Stagni was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in a 2017 special election. He also serves as vice chair of the House Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs Committee.[3] As a member of the House, Stagni voted to uphold Governor John Bel Edwards's veto of a bill that would prevent transgender athletes from competing on sports teams that match their gender identity.[4] [5] In February 2022, a recall petition was filed against Stagni with the secretary of state of Louisiana.[6]

References

  1. Web site: State Representative Joseph A. Stagni . 2022-05-05 . house.louisiana.gov.
  2. Web site: RAMON ANTONIO . VARGAS . Ex-Kenner councilman Joe Stagni wins state House District 92 race . 2022-05-05 . NOLA.com . en.
  3. Web site: Joe Stagni . 2022-05-05 . Ballotpedia . en.
  4. Web site: Paterson . Blake . A Kenner Republican bucked his party on a transgender sports bill. Some constituents want him gone. . 2022-05-05 . The Advocate . en.
  5. Web site: Poche . Kaylee . ‘No reason we should be bullying them’: GOP Rep. Stagni on voting against anti-trans sports bill . 2022-05-05 . NOLA.com . en.
  6. Web site: 2022-02-24 . A Recall Petition Was Filed Yesterday Against State Rep Joe Stagni . 2022-05-05 . The Hayride . en-US.