Elected Officials

East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Councilman Trae Welch – District 1

Democrat Trae Welch was elected to the Metropolitan Council representing District 1 in 2008. District 1 covers the northern part of the parish and generally runs north of a line that includes Heck Young Road, Lavey Lane, Petit Road, Comite Drive, Dyer Road, McCullough Road and Denham Road.  Welch represents only those who live inside the parish, not those residing within the incorporated areas of Zachary.  However, there often are overlapping concerns – and lines of responsibility can blur where city maintained drainage canals and roads connect with those maintained by the parish.  A native of Baker, Louisiana, Trae graduated from Baker High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree at UL at Monroe, and Jurist Doctorat Degree from Southern University.

Trae Welch is a Democrat who currently serves as Zachary City Prosecutor and practices law in Zachary. He is a former Baker Councilman and former member of the Baker Planning/Zoning Board. He and his wife, Lynn own and operate the Jack and Jill’s Children Boutique in Zachary. They have a son, Quaid.

Metro 1 Meetings were organized in 1988 by Councilman Jewel “Duke” Welch, who is the father of Councilman Trae Welch. Keeping with tradition, Councilman Trae Welch would like to invite any citizen residing in District 1 to attend the monthly Metro 1 Meetings, which are held throughout the district. Council District 1 covers the northern part of the parish, including Pride/Chaneyville areas and the cities of Baker and Zachary and a small portion of Central. “My goal is to have public involvement, giving each and every person in Council District 1 an opportunity to voice their opinion, share ideas or suggestions and have Metro 1 serve as a clearinghouse for information.” Councilmember Welch will be moving around the district on a monthly basis in an effort to reach every citizen. Metro 1 meeting’s will be held on the first Tuesday of each month at 6pm. Look for the signs for a Metro 1 meeting coming to your area soon. Listed below are the upcoming Metro 1 meeting dates and locations scheduled throughout the year. 

 

State Senator Sharon Weston Broome - District 15

State Senator Sharon Weston Broome is the first African-American female elected to represent District 15 in the Louisiana State Senate. She was first elected to the Senate in December 2004 with no opposition and was re-elected in 2007 with an overwhelming 80 percent of the vote and currently holds the position of President Pro Tempore of the Louisiana State Senate. Senator Broome first served in the Louisiana House of Representatives (District 29) for 12 years and was the first female elected as Speaker Pro Tempore. She was also the first female elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives from both East and West Baton Rouge Parishes. During her tenure in the Legislature, Senator Broome has authored significant legislation, such as The Children's Trust Fund Bill, Saturday Academy Program, Kinship Care Subsidy Program, Social Work Practice Act, and Arts and Education.

  Prior to serving in state government, Senator Broome served on the Baton Rouge Metro Council. She was cited by the Baton Rouge Business Report as one of the "Top 25 Most Influential Women - Leading The Way In The Capitol City". She is an active member at Star Hill Church and in a number of community organizations such as the North Baton Rouge Women's Help Center, Louisiana State University Manship School Board of Visitors, and the YWCA-Encore Plus, just to name a few. Broome received her B.A. degree from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse and her M.A. degree from Regent University in Virginia. A nationally recognized speaker and communications consultant, she is the president of Sharon Broome Communications, Inc. She has made various national television appearances including "The 700 Club", CourtTV's "Your Turn", "CTN Live", PBS' "Debates Debates" and the "Montel Williams Show". In addition, she served for five years as the "2 On Your Side" reporter for WBRZ-TV (ABC-Baton Rouge).

  Senator Broome is happily married to Marvin Alonzo Broome, and they are the proud parents of three children and two grandchildren.

E-mail lasen15@legis.state.la.us

District Office P. O. Box 52783

Baton Rouge, LA 70892

(225) 359-9352

 

State Representative Mack A. "Bodi" White, Jr. District 64

larep064@legis.state.la.us
DISTRICT OFFICE ADDRESS 35055 La. Hwy. 16 Suite 2 A Denham Springs, LA 70706 LEGISLATIVE AIDE Stacie Wicker (225)791-2199 or (800) 408-9764 (225)791-9203 (Fax)