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L-R: Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza, who is a member of the Kiwanis Club, Councilwoman Roslyn White, Councilman Francis Plaisance and Kiwanis President Troy Frederick

Mayoral candidates share visions for Abbeville with Kiwanis Club

Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza announced last summer that after five terms, he would not seek re-election in 2022.
That means for the first time since ‘02, there will be a new mayor of Abbeville. Two people, Francis Plaisance and Roslyn White, both of whom currently sit on the Abbeville City Council, are vying to be that new mayor. That will be decided on Saturday, March 26.
On Tuesday, the Kiwanis Club of Abbeville invited the two candidates to speak about their respective visions for the city. Below is what each told the Kiwanians:

Councilman Francis Plaisance

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Christopher
Simon

Kaplan man surrenders after VPSO surround his house

On Monday, the Vermilion Parish Sherriff’s Office (VPSO) received credible information as to the whereabouts of a suspect that was recently featured on Crime Stoppers of Vermilion. According to Eddie Langlinais , Director of the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Violent Crimes Task Force and Coordinator of Crime Stoppers of Vermilion.

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Abbeville Fire Chief Jude Mire discusses “Operation Save-a-Life” during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting.

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Residents can begin calling on Feb. 14. The smoke detectors will be available to the first 60 residences that call.

‘Operation Save A life’ to provide smoke detectors to some residences in Abbeville

There are plenty of programs and partnerships out there that can change lives.
Abbeville Fire Chief Jude Mire announced a program that can potentially save lives.
During Tuesday’s regular Abbeville City Council meeting, Mire discussed “Operation Save A Life.” Through a partnership with the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshal, Mire said the program will offer smoke detectors to five dozen homes in Abbeville.
“We contacted the Louisiana Fire Marshal’s Office,” Mire said. “They provided us with 120 smoke detectors.
“We can put them in 60 residences.”

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Kevin Sagrera

Gov. Edwards appoints Kevin Sagrera to Wildlife, Fisheries Commission

Kevin Sagrera, of Abbeville, has been appointed to the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission by Gov. John Bel Edwards. Sagrera, will serve as commercial fishing and fur industry representative of the seven-person commission until February 2028.
Sagrera, a lifelong Louisiana resident, will make his first appearance on the Commission on February 3 when the group meets in Baton Rouge.

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Rachel Sirmon Trahan

Rachel Sirmon Trahan seeking election to Abbeville City Council District C

It is my extreme pleasure and honor to announce that I am running for the office of Council Woman for District C in the City of Abbeville.
A number of people have asked me why I want to be on the City Council and my answer is very simple, I was Raised, I Live in, and I Love District C.
I have been a mother, resident, caregiver and/or a business owner in District C for over 20 years. I have the experience to be an asset promoting our beautiful City, increasing economic development & tourism, and supporting our citizen’s needs.

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