Councilman Francis Plaisance seeks re-election to District B seat in Abbeville

Francis J. Plaisance announces his candidacy for re-election to the District B seat on the Abbeville City Council. He is the current incumbent. The election is set for May 16, with early voting May 2-9. The public is encouraged to vote.
“I will continue to represent my constituents as a voice of integrity and experience while working with the Mayor and City Council to move Abbeville forward,” Plaisance said. “I have proven my ability to lead, compromise, and work as a team member, while helping our citizens.”
During his seventeen years in office, Plaisance was Councilman at Large for sixteen years, serving as Mayor Pro-Tem for twelve years. He is an asset to the City.
Plaisance spear-headed two necessary salary increases for the Police Department, Fire Department, and City employees.
“Our police, fire, and municipal employees must be protected to ensure the safety of our community,” Plaisance said. “Abbeville faces a high crime rate. We must strive to provide a safer environment.”
Plaisance is also concerned with improving the City’s infrastructure.
“Our aging community needs critical infrastructure improvements,” he said. “We must upgrade our essential services while keeping the City’s finances in order. Many streets need repairs. We must work with Police Jurors to allocate resources.”
Plaisance is founder of Lafitte Drive-In Park, 105 S. John Hardy Drive, where citizens enjoy fishing, picnicking, jogging, flying kites, and walking dogs.
“I will continue to accept the challenges of this City Council seat with enthusiasm, and a vision for the future,” Plaisance said. “I respect all citizens and their concerns.”
Plaisance was a Louisiana Cattle Festival leader, serving as Grand Parade Chairman for twenty-five years, President for twenty years, and Vice President for two years.
Plaisance worked for twenty-five years as a State of Louisiana employee, mainly in the Department of Social Services, as a Child Protection Investigator.
In addition, Plaisance was a Board Member of Abbeville Military Museum; past Vice President and Board Member of Vermilion Domestic Abuse Intervention Program; and past Board Member of Riceland Little League. He is a former member of Abbeville Lions Club, Abbeville Recreation Board, and Horseman Association of Southwest Louisiana Board of Trustees.
Plaisance was co-founder of Abbeville Film and Visitors Commission, and founder of the Cake and Ice-Cream Festival.
Plaisance earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana, and an Associate of Arts degree from Southeastern Christian College in Kentucky, where he was ordained as a minister.
He served as pastor of Abbeville Church of Christ for thirteen years and currently serves as a Board Member. He teaches Sunday School and preaches part-time.
Plaisance has received multiple civic awards: “What I Want to Be and Why” Rotary Club essay winner; Outstanding Employee Award, Louisiana Council on Child Abuse, 1992; Louisiana Cattle Festival President’s Award, 1997 and 2001; Volunteer of the Year Award, Louisiana Fair and Festivals, Division II, 2002.
Plaisance was the 2005 Krewe of Vermilion Parade Grand Marshall, the 2005 Outstanding Citizen Award winner from Woodman of the World, and American Legion Post 29 Citizen of the Year, 2013.
Francis Plaisance and his wife, the former Vana Johnson, are parents of Ladessa LeBlanc (Corey) and the late Francis “Fran” Plaisance, Jr. They are grandparents of Kallen LeBlanc, a ULL nursing student, and Caden LeBlanc, a student athlete at Vermilion Catholic. Plaisance is the son of the late Galton and Lois Plaisance.
“I will continue to dedicate my life to this City and its people,” Plaisance said. “I will serve with honesty and integrity.”
Contact Francis Plaisance at (337) 652-0646 or ragin70510@yahoo.com.

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