Freddie DeCourt for Mayor - New Iberia, Louisiana

ENERGY IDEAS EXPERIENCE

MESSAGE FROM FREDDIE

As a commercial general contractor, designer, small business owner, and community volunteer, I will continue to commit my creativity, drive, and energy to move New Iberia forward. My experience, spirit of community, and willingness to lead gives me the skill set to address our city’s serious issues and to attract new business and new residential developments. With energetic leadership, innovative ideas, and honest and open communication, I know we can build a stronger New Iberia.

Please consider my years of experience, volunteerism and commitment to our community in the upcoming election.

Thank You,
Freddie DeCourt

Election Day
November 8, 2016

EXPERIENCE

  • Former Two-Term New Iberia Mayor Pro Tem
  • Commercial General Contractor, Iberia Building Systems, Inc.
  • Designer of Residential and Commercial Properties, Associated Engineers & Architects (now Freddie DeCourt Designs)
  • Freddie is the son of Fred and Ruth DeCourt, lifelong residents of New Iberia Grandson of Mr. & Mrs. Rene “Shorty” Segura, Mr. & Mrs. Laurent Joseph DeCourt, lifelong residents of New Iberia
  • Married to the former Janita Miller, father of Natalie DeCourt
  • Graduate of CHS (1980), attended USL and McNeese
  • Board Member, Iberia Cultural Resources Association
  • Past Member, Louisiana Arts Council
  • Past Board Member, Historic District Commission
  • Chair N.I. Blue Ribbon Law Enforcement Sub Committee
  • Founder & Chair of New Iberia Art & Cultural Commission Member, Charter Commission
  • Concept Design – Fought for funding / approval to construct Bouligny Plaza Pavilion at the Steamboat Warehouse
  • Co-founder, Art Walk & Red Dot Tour
  • Involved in both Bunk Johnson Plaza & Street Scape Projects on Hopkins Street Board Member, Habitat for Humanity
  • Board Member, St. Peter’s Cemetery Board
  • Designer for Church Alley Pocket Park
  • Founder, Tombstone Stories – Historic St. Peter’s Cemetery Tour