Francis Touchet Jr., who is holding his name plate, announced that Tuesday’s Abbeville City Council meeting would be his last. Touchet, who served District B for 22 years, will resign effective at the end of this month. Touchet, who is the superintendent of the
Lafayette Parish School System, will be moving to Youngsville. Joining Touchet after his last meeting are Chief of Police Mike Hardy, Councilman Brady Broussard Jr., Councilman Tony Hardy, Mayor Roslyn White, former Mayor Mark Piazza, Councilwoman Terry Broussard and Councilman Carlton Campbell.
Mayor Roslyn White presents Francis Touchet Jr. with his nameplate following the final City Council meeting of his 22-year career.
Former Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza, standing, shared his thoughts on the 20 years of working with Francis Touchet Jr. (far left).
Stepping down after 22 years: Francis Touchet Jr. leaving Abbeville City Council; He will be moving to Lafayette Parish, where is school superintendent
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