Summary
Jack Montoucet (born October 1947)[1] is an American politician serving as the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries under Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards.[2]
Jack Montoucet | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries | |
| Assumed office January 15, 2017 | |
| Governor | John Bel Edwards |
| Preceded by | Charlie Melancon |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
| In office 2008 – January 15, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Gil Pinac |
| Succeeded by | John Stefanski |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1947 (age 76) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Scott, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Career edit
From 2008 to 2017, Montoucet was a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for District 42 in Lafayette and Acadia parishes. A resident of Scott in Lafayette Parish, he was the vice chair of the Acadiana delegation and a member of the Democratic Caucus and the Louisiana Rural Caucus.[3] Montoucet retired as the chief of the Lafayette Fire Department and owns the alligator farm, Jacques Crocs and Farm Pride Processors.[citation needed]
Elections edit
2011 edit
On October 22, 2011, Montoucet won re-election to District 61 of the Louisiana House of Representatives, defeating Republican Anthony Emmons in the primary. Because Louisiana uses a blanket primary system, a candidate can be declared the overall winner of the seat by garnering 50 percent +1 of the vote in the primary.
2007 edit
In 2007, Montoucet was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives. He defeated fellow Democrat Isabella delaHoussaye.[4]
References edit
- ^ "Jack Montoucet, October 1947". Louisiana Secretary of State. Retrieved May 4, 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Governor Edwards appoints state Rep. Jack Montoucet to head wildlife and fisheries". WAFB-TV. December 30, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- ^ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Montoucet
- ^ Official Louisiana House 2007 General Election Results
Sources edit
- This article incorporates text from Ballotpedia, released under the GFDL.