Joel Robideaux | |
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Mayor-President of Lafayette Parish | |
In office January 4, 2016 –January 6, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Joey Durel |
Succeeded by | Josh Guillory |
Speaker pro tempore of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
In office January 11,2012 –January 13,2016 | |
Preceded by | Karen Carter Peterson |
Succeeded by | Walt Leger III |
Member of the LouisianaHouseofRepresentatives from the 45th district | |
In office 2004–2016 | |
Preceded by | Mert Smiley |
Succeeded by | Jean-Paul Coussan |
Personal details | |
Born | Lafayette,Louisiana,U.S. | October 5,1962
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Bobette |
Children | 3 |
Education | University of Louisiana at Lafayette (BS) |
Profession | Accountant |
Joel Robideaux (born October 5,1962) is an American politician and accountant who served as the Mayor-President of Lafayette Parish from 2016 to 2020. [1] He was previously a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives,representing the 45th district from 2004 to 2016, [2] and served as Speaker pro tempore of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2012 to 2016. [3]
Robideaux was born in Lafayette,Louisiana. [4] He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. [5]
Robideaux began his career as an accountant. [6] In 2004,he was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives,where he served for twelve years. During his tenure,he was known for his work on fiscal policy and tax reform. [7]
In 2015,Robideaux ran for the position of Mayor-President of Lafayette Parish. He won the election and served from January 2016 to January 2020. [8] As Mayor-President,he focused on economic development,infrastructure improvement,and public safety. [9] One of his major achievements was managing the city's response to the 2016 flood. [10] He also led the initiative for a $100 million replacement of the Heymann Center. [11]
Robideaux faced challenges,including controversies over police department pay raises and vetoing funding for the Louisiana Avenue extension. [10]
Robideaux is married to Bobette,and they have three children. [12]