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A Houma seafood processor and first-term member of the Terrebonne Parish Council has announced his candidacy for the office of Parish President, now that Michel Claudet is being term-limited out of office.


Daniel Babin, who has represented District 7 on the Council since 2011, says his experience in business along with membership on various state and local boards – in addition to his time on the Council – make him a viable candidate capable of picking up the job where Claudet leaves off.

Babin’s district includes Dularge, Dulac and Bayou Black.

“The bar has been set very high by President Claudet,” Babin said. “”Michel has brought to the people of Terrebonne a full-time parish president, one who is on the job each and every day.”


Babin said he can offer that same benefit to the people.

The only other announced candidate – currently – is State Rep. Gordon Dove, R-Houma, who term-limits out of that seat this year.

In addition to his 35 years of seafood business experience Babin, a Nicholls State University graduate, has served by gubernatorial appointment on the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission as well as the state’s Shrimp Task Force. For eight years Babin was a member – and chair – of the Houma-Terrebonne Planning and Zoning Commission.


Babin lives in Houma with his wife of 45 years, Bernadette Marcello Babin, a retired teacher. They have two daughters, Melissa, who lives in Houma, and Lauren, who lives in Baton Rouge, and are proud grandparents.

The Babins said they are life-long parishioners at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral.

Babin says he can help the parish properly meet its future needs for managing issues like road construction, traffic, drainage, affordable housing and flood protection.


He looks forward if elected to working closely with residents toward goals like affordable housing and making life better for elders.

“Giving back to the community and a strong desire to help others is what has guided me to public service,” Babin said. “I often tell people I do not like being a councilman. I love being a councilman. With that commitment, my family’s support and community encouragement, I have chosen to ask you the voters to give me the honor of serving you.”