Our Governance Promise

Board Composition: 7 Voting Members + 1 Non-Voting Member

Councilwoman Lady Fontenette Brown — District 12
Laura Fontenette — Chamber of Commerce Representative
Charlene Moore — Jeanerette City Council
Marcus Bryant — State Representative, District 96
Robert Allain — State Representative, District 21
Lauren Brown — Small Town Arts & Festival Foundation
Lakeya Manuel — Community Member (Resident of the Railroad Avenue Historic Cultural District)

Non-Voting Member (Ex Officio)

Hon. Carol Bourgeious, Sr. — Mayor of Jeanerette (Advisory role; non-voting)

Board Composition: 7 Voting Members + 1 Non-Voting Member

Sets Vision & Policy: Aligns revitalization priorities with culture, community, and commerce.
Approves Projects & Budgets: Reviews proposals, funding sources, and performance metrics.
Ensures Accountability: Adheres to open-meeting practices and conflict-of-interest standards.
Builds Partnerships: Engages with residents, small businesses, investors, and civic leaders.

Public Meetings: Regular meetings are open to the public; dates posted on the website.
Hybrid Access (Zoom): Community members may attend virtually; links are posted with the agenda.
Quorum: A majority of voting members constitutes a quorum to conduct official business.
Minutes & Materials: Agendas and approved minutes are published in the Transparency Hub.
Public Comment: Time is reserved each meeting for community voices and stakeholder input.

Majority Vote: Actions pass by a majority of voting members present.
Conflict of Interest: Members must disclose and recuse from matters where a conflict exists.
Procurement Standards: Competitive, fair, and consistent with applicable local/state rules.
Annual Review: Yearly assessment of goals, budget use, and impact metrics (jobs, businesses opened, events, restoration milestones).

Attend a Meeting: Join in person or via Zoom.
Submit Input: Share ideas or concerns via the contact form or email.
Propose a Project: Businesses, artists, and partners can submit concepts through our intake form.