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HELLO, I'M COUNCILMAN HANS BURG AND I'M PROUD TO REPRESENT THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES OF JEFFERSON PARISH COUNCIL OF DISTRICT FIVE.
OUR DISTRICT IS ONE OF THE MOST VIBRANT AND DIVERSE IN THE PARISH, AND I'M EXCITED TO SHARE SOME OF THE INCREDIBLE PROJECTS WE'VE BEEN WORKING ON TOGETHER.
THIS YEAR, WE'RE MAKING WAVES LITERALLY WITH THE RETURN OF POWER BOAT RACING TO THE LAKE AT BARNABLE BOAT LAUNCH.
OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH P ONE POWERBOAT RACES IS A NATIONALLY TELEVISED EVENT THAT BRINGS WORLD CLASS COMPETITION, FAMILY FUN, AND A MAJOR ECONOMIC BOOST TO OUR LAKEFRONT.
AT PONTA PLAYGROUND, WE'VE HAD A NEW PICKLEBALL.
COURTS ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING SPORTS IN THE COUNTRY.
THESE COURTS ARE ALREADY DRAWN PLAYERS OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS.
DURING THE HOLIDAYS, WE'RE BRINGING EVEN MORE JOY TO THE SEASON WITH FESTIVE CHRISTMAS LIGHTING ALL ALONG BON BOULEVARD.
IT'S A SMALL TOUCH THAT BRINGS A BIG COMMUNITY PRIDE.
OVER AT LAKE SHORE PLAYGROUND, WE'VE INSTALLED NEW BATTING CAGES TO SUPPORT YOUTH SPORTS AND HELP OUR YOUNG ATHLETES TRAIN, GROW AND COMPETE.
IT'S ALL ABOUT OPPORTUNITY ON AND OFF THE FIELD.
I'M PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE RESURFACING OF BONNEVILLE BOULEVARD FROM I 10 TO MET ROAD IS NOW COMPLETE.
OTHER PROJECTS INCLUDE WEST ESPLANADE AND TRANSCONTINENTAL RESURFACING AND CAUSEWAY BOULEVARD WIDENING FROM WEST NAPOLEON TO AIRLINE DRIVE.
THESE PROJECTS ENHANCE SAFETY, IMPROVE DRIVABILITY, AND REFLECT OUR CONTINUED INVESTMENT IN BATTERIES INFRASTRUCTURE.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR PATIENCE THROUGHOUT THIS PROCESS.
IN FAT CITY, WE'RE ADVANCING A MAJOR REVITALIZATION EFFORT, REMOVING BLIGHTED PROPERTIES, PURSUING LAND BANKING, AND BUILDING TOWARD A STRONGER, CLEANER, AND SAFER COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR.
AT CLEARY PLAYGROUND, WE HAVE IMPROVED PARKING INFRASTRUCTURE, MAKING IT EASIER FOR FAMILIES TO SAFELY ENJOY RECREATION AND EVENTS AND BUCKTOWN HARBOR.
WE'RE TRANSFORMING THE AREA INTO A MODEL OF RESILIENT DEVELOPMENT WITH A BIRD'S NEST OVERLOOK, A KAYAK LAUNCH, STORM SURGE BARRIERS, A LIVING SHORELINE, AND A TRANSIENT BOAT DOCK.
THIS PROJECT PROTECTS OUR COAST AND BRINGS OUR FAMILIES CLOSER TO IT.
AS PART OF THIS AREA'S DEVELOPMENT, WE'RE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE BUILDING OF A NEW BUCKTOWN PLAYGROUND, A FULLY INCLUSIVE AND A D, A ACCESSIBLE PLAY SPACE WHERE EVERY CHILD, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY, CAN ENJOY SAFE, MEANINGFUL RECREATION EACH YEAR.
COUNCIL DISTRICT FIVE PROUDLY PARTICIPATES IN THE JEFFERSON PARISH SENIOR EXPO.
WE CONNECT WITH HUNDREDS OF RESIDENTS, SHARE VALUABLE RESOURCES, AND HONOR THE WISDOM AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF OUR OLDER ADULTS.
IT'S ONE OF OUR FAVORITE ANNUAL TRADITIONS, AND THE TURNOUT KEEPS GROWING.
WE'RE ALSO ENHANCING ONE OF OUR MOST MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY SPACES, VETERANS PARK, WITH A FOCUS ON BEAUTIFICATION AND LANDSCAPING.
IN THE ADDITION OF OUR NEW LED UPLIGHTING, THIS AREA NOW SHINES BRIGHTER BOTH DAY AND NIGHT AS A PLACE OF REFLECTION AND PRIDE.
THESE PROJECTS ARE MORE ABOUT JUST CONCRETE AND CONSTRUCTION.
THEY'RE ABOUT INVESTING IN PEOPLE AND OPPORTUNITY, ACCESSIBILITY, SAFETY, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY PRIDE.
AS YOUR COUNCILMAN, I'M COMMITTED TO MAKING SURE DISTRICT FIVE CONTINUES TO GROW IN WAYS THAT ARE SMART, INCLUSIVE, AND FUTURE FOCUSED.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT AND THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF EVERYTHING WE'RE BUILDING TOGETHER IN COUNCIL DISTRICT FIVE.