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Tammany Together Mayoral Forum; ‘How is Growth in Unincorporated Parts of St Tammany Affecting Their Cities?” Part 3 of 3

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On April 18th, 2011 Mayors from across St Tammany Parish were asked by the Tammany Together Associaton to attend a public meeting; the forum was graciously attended by:

  • Mayor Freddy Drennan – Slidell, LA
  • Mayor Donald Villere – Mandeville, LA
  • Mayor Peter Gitz – Madisonville, LA
  • Mayor Candice Watkins – Covington, LA
  • Mayor Louis Fitzmorris – Abita Springs, LA

This is part 3 of the 3 part video, which I had to break up due to its length… In this series, one conscientious citizen asks the question; "With all of the growth in the Parish happening in the un-incorporated areas; how is this affecting growth in the incorporated areas?" And in this particular segment Mayor Villere of Mandeville and Mayor Watkins of Covington have the microphone. Hope you enjoy.

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Marc

Freddy Drennan; Mayor of Slidell Speaks at Tammany Together Meeting

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On 4_18_11 The Tammany Together Association invited 5 St Tammany Mayors to an informal sitdown for their membership and the general public. In this video, Mayor Drennan of Slidell, speaks at length on the City of Slidell; including budget concerns and possible solutions. As with much of the country, Slidell is feeling the pinch, especially with West St Tammany building a mall, and therefore East St Tammany losing the sales tax revenue. Hope you enjoy.

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Marc

Covington Mayor Candice Watkins Talks About “Loving Covington” 4/18/11

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Due to the efforts of the Tammany Together Association, 5 St Tammany Mayors sat down in a relaxed setting to discuss their respective cities and have an informal Q&A session… In this short video, departing Covington Mayor Candice Watkins, speaks about the many faces of Covington, and of her deep love for the City. Mayor Watkins term limits are up and new Covington Mayor Mike Cooper is now presently in office. Hope you enjoy.

Thank You

Marc

5 St Tammany Parish Mayors Answer a Group Question; Tammany Together Meeting

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On April 18th, 2011, The Tammany Together Association asked 5 St Tammany Mayors to attend an informal question and answer session. In this particular video all 5 Mayors are taped answering the question… “What aspect of their job do they feel is the most misunderstood by the public?”, With the caveat; “How do the Mayors get along with their city councilman?”

I was able to attend and video tape this Meeting of the Mayors, and was thoroughly impressed with their forward thinking, dynamic ideas. Hope you enjoy.

Thank You

Marc

Mayor of Covington, LA; Candice Watkins, Speaks on Capital Improvements, 4/18/11

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Assembled by Tammany Together on 4/18/11; 5 St Tammany Mayors came together in an informal setting to present information on their respective cities, as well discuss pros, cons, benefits, and hurdles of their offices. In this particular video, now former Mayor of Covington, Candice Watkins, discusses improvements made in the city during her terms. Mayor Watkins term limits were up and she could not run for reelection. However, Congratulations to the new Mayor of Covington, LA “Mike Cooper!”

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Marc

 

The Mayor of Covington, LA Speaks on The West 30’s Revitilization Plan, 4/18/11

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Pulled together by the Tammany Together Association, 5 St Tammany Mayors came together for a 2 hour question and answer forum on 4/18/11 at Christwood. In this particular video, Mayor Candice Watkins discusses the current status of the West 30’s Revitilization Plan. The West 30’s of Covington is some of the most prime real estate in the city. Easy walking or biking distance to the Parish Courthouse / Justice Center, and just a few blocks more to downtown; including the Covington Trailhead, the Tap Room and beaucoup restaurants and entertainment within the heart of Covington. Hope you enjoy.

Thank You

Marc

Mayor Freddy Drennan of Slidell LA, Speaks About Raising Taxes, Tammany Together Meeting

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April 18th, 2011, The Tammany Together Association invited Mayors from across St Tammany Parish for an informal meeting of the minds. In this video, The Mayor of Slidell speaks, at length, about his proposal of raising taxes in response to a budget crunch. Consequently, he states he has received alot of flack due to his ideas for solutions. From the sound of it; Slidell will have to cut back personel if there is not an increase in revenue for the City.  This is a 4 minute video, longer than most, but good material if you follow politics in Slidell. Hope you enjoy. Please post any comments or questions.

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Marc

St Tammany Parish “Spirit of Cooperation”; Mayor of Covington, Tammany Together Meeting

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On April 18th, 2011, The Tammany Together Association asked 5 St Tammany Mayors to a sitdown, question and answer forum. In this video, Mayor Candice Watkins, of Covington, speaks about the spirit of cooperation in St Tammany. She uses the aftermath of Katrina as a keypoint… We were 30 days without electricity, though it was really only 2 bad weeks, once good friends were repaired and had power back on in the city limits of Folsom. At least at that time there was air conditioning to retreat to, and of course hot and cold running water, the best part was you could turn off the generator and the refrigerator still ran… Amazing!

St Tammany is really a great place to live! Hope you enjoy.

Thank You

Marc

Tammany Together Mayorial Forum; What Advice Would You Give To Someone New Running For Mayor?

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On April 18th, 2011, the Tammany Together Association corralled 5 Mayors from Cities across St Tammany Parish. In this segment the question is asked to the panel; “What advice would you give to a person who was new and running for Mayor?

Our 5 Mayors: seated from left to right…

  • Candice Watkins; Mayor of Covington, LA
  • Donald Villere; Mayor of Mandeville, LA
  • Peter Gitz; Mayor of Madisonville, LA
  • Louis Fitzmorris; Mayor of Abita Springs, LA
  • Freddy Drennan; Mayor of Slidell, LA

I was able to video tape this great meeting and get a chance to get close to these representatives of my home parish. In this light each one seemed much more personable, or maybe it was just my imagination or possibly just my preconceptions… Who knows? Regardless I listened to many different view points during the course of the evening and disgested what I felt was good information, therefore I am sharing this discussion. This particular video is longer than many of the others, however it contains all 5 Mayors answering this one question, so I felt there was a little leeway… Hope you enjoy.

Thank You

Marc

The Mayor of Covington, LA Speaks About “Busy Days” at Tammany Together Meeting

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5 sitting Mayors from across St Tammany Louisiana were assembled by the Tammany Together Association to discuss the past, present and future of the Parish. In this particular video, taken 4/18/11, Mayor Candice Watkins of Covington speaks about her very busy days. Congratulation to newly inaugurated Mayor Mike Cooper who will now have busy days himself. We actually have some new video of Mayor Cooper at the Covington Trailhead having his first informal and candid “Breakfast with the Mayor.” We will make sure to get the video edited and posted soon. Hope you enjoy.

Thank You

Marc