Tim Kerner
American politician
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Timothy P. Kerner is an American politician serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 84th district. Elected in November 2019, he assumed office on January 13, 2020.
Timothy Kerner | |
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| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 84th district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Patrick Connick |
| Mayor of Jean Lafitte | |
| In office 1992–2020 | |
| Succeeded by | Timothy Kerner Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 3 |
Early life and education
Kerner was born in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana. He graduated from Fisher Middle-High School.[1]
Career
Tim Kerner Sr. began his career working in the shrimp industry in his home town of Jean Lafitte and later served in the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.[2] He then served 7 terms as mayor of Jean Lafitte from 1992 to 2020.[3][4][5] During his tenure as mayor, Kerner led a number of important civic and infrastructure improvements, including: a visitor center, museum, 1,300-seat auditorium, library, civic center, baseball park, senior center, medical clinic, art gallery, and nature trail.[6] A major accomplishment as mayor was the creation of the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District that eventually secured over $300 million in funds to build tidal protection levees and flood walls to protect the communities of Jean Lafitte, Lafitte, Crown Point and Barataria.[7] Kerner was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in November 2019 and assumed office on January 13, 2020.[8] His son Timothy Kerner Jr. was elected as mayor of the town in 2020.[9]