Randy Roach
American politician
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Randall Edmund Roach is an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 36th district of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[3] He was also the mayor of Lake Charles, Louisiana from 2000 to 2017.[4][5][6]
Randy Roach | |
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Roach in 2007 | |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 36th district | |
| In office 1988–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Conway LeBleu |
| Succeeded by | Dan Flavin |
| Mayor of Lake Charles, Louisiana | |
| In office April 2000 – June 30, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Rodney Geyem |
| Succeeded by | Nicholas E. Hunter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Randall Edmund Roach Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Nancy Roach[1] |
| Children | 2[1] |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
Roach attended LaGrange High School, graduating in 1969.[1] He then attended Louisiana State University, where he earned an undergraduate degree in accounting and a Juris Doctor degree.[1] In 1988 Roach was elected for the 36th district of the Louisiana House of Representatives, serving until 1996.[3]
In 2000 Roach was elected as mayor of Lake Charles, Louisiana.[1] He was re-elected four times before deciding not to run for re-election in 2017.[1][4][7] June 30, 2017 was declared as "Randy Roach Day" by Lake Charles.[8]
