5 races for Greater Lafourche Port Commission seats
October 16, 2012Champagne, Wilson face off for Lockport mayoral seat
October 16, 2012Five candidates in two races are seeking spots on the Lockport Council in the Nov. 6 election.
Three vie for District B
Three newcomers to the political realm are running for Seat B on the Town of Lockport’s Council.
Sharon Robichaux Guidry, a business owner, said her top priority is securing loans to repair the town’s sewer lines without passing a tax.
“I also want to attract more businesses to the area,” the 49-year-old Republican said. “New businesses would mean more revenue, and we would have taxes to make these repairs. We have friendly people, but we need to make the town more appealing by removing blight, especially along the highway.”
Eddie Guidroz, who owns a bar/restaurant, said he “will try to help the town as much as I can.” The 49-year-old with no party affiliation said that he should be elected because of his business experience and because he knows “many people in the community.”
Ralph Sapia, who is retired from the insurance industry, also listed sewage as a top priority.
“Drainage and sewage are big issues in Lockport,” the 67-year-old Republican said. “There are also some deplorable buildings here that need to be dealt with. Economic expansion is also needed in the town. …I will work with other councilmen to secure grants to address drainage and sewage.”
Incumbent Hartman faces challenger in District D
A semi-retired contractor is contesting a two-term incumbent for Seat D on the Town of Lockport’s Council.
Hamilton “Buck” Guidroz, a 70-year-old Democrat, said he can dedicate 24 hours of each day to serving the public. Enhancing drainage systems and restoring blighted properties top his priority list.
“The town has several buildings and homes that are dilapidated,” Guidroz said. “The drainage also needs to be taken care of. I will have a good survey done to drain the town the best way and send water to the bayou instead of the back.”
Hartman, a 69-year-old staff accountant, also said improving infrastructure is his primary goal.
“We have drainage and street issues in Lockport, and we need to maintain drainage and the streets so that they stay in the best possible condition,” the Republican incumbent said. “Our aging sewer system also needs work, and we are currently studying the system and funding options that will be needed to make the repairs. We are currently using town funds to make drainage repairs.”
