By late morning Friday, the final day for qualifying, six candidates had registered to run in the October election for school board. Five of the six are seeking seats in three districts where the incumbents elected not to seek re-election. At this point only District 6 incumbent Greg Awbry is facing a re-election challenge — from 38-year-old financial planner and political rookie Dudley LaBauve III. The five other incumbents seeking re-election — Mark Babineaux (District 1), Shelton Cobb (3), Mark Cockerham (7), Hunter Beasley (8) and Rae Trahan (9) — are currently unopposed.
In the District 2 seat being vacated by current school board President Carl LaCombe, it’s shaping up to be a race between a two well-known public figures: Cajundome Director Greg Davis and former six-term Carencro Mayor Tommy Angelle. Over in District 4, where veteran Ed Sam is retiring, Tehmi Chassion, a pharmacist and son of the late former school board rep Tony Chassion is pitted against retired Lafayette teacher and administrator Gwen Harris. District 5, where four-term incumbent Mike Hefner is calling it quits, remained an open seat until Friday morning when retired teacher and current funeral director Kermit Bouillon qualified Friday morning. Bouillon ran unsuccessfully against Hefner in 1998.
... written by Luke Skywalker , July 09, 2010 - 06:52 pm
"current funeral director Kermit Bouillon"
Now there is a talent the School Board needs. Public Education needs to be cremated.
... written by Cajunhiker , July 09, 2010 - 07:54 pm
Go Gwen!
... written by ConcernedCitizen , July 11, 2010 - 03:17 pm
Congratulations Tehmi !!!!!!!
I have known this young man for a long time. He is intelligent, caring, and hardworking. No one is more qualified to help the kids in this area. I have faith he will get in there and get those schools back on the right track.
!!!!TEHMI TEHMI TEHMI!!!!!
... written by NewBeginning , July 11, 2010 - 05:48 pm
I am so happy that this young man, Tehmi Chassion, is running for that school board seat. I don't know him personally, but everyone I know says that boy is very intelligent and will bring great things to those kids. I love the fact that he just recently finished at Northside and continued his education showing kids from those schools can be anything they wanna be. I applaude you Tehmi for taking the initiative and being proactive in your daughter's education as well as those kids of the district. Who else to help the district kids than a person who went to those schools recently enough to remember how things were and has children in the same system, that's enough for me.
I can't vote for you but I have family and friends in the district, and even though you already have their vote apparently, I will be an advocate for you until election day and make sure they all make it to the polls to cast their vote for TEHMI CHASSION
Good LUCK
... written by Tehmi all the way! , July 11, 2010 - 07:53 pm
Tehmi would make an awesome School Board Representative. I have been knowing Tehmi a long time and he know's that you don't make a diffrence by standing on the sideline and he really cares about people. That's why im supporting Tehmi Chassion for School Board-District 4. Go Tehmi!!!!!
... written by The Flugence's , July 12, 2010 - 03:03 am
Tehmi Chassion has all of our support. I can't think of a better person for the job. His daddy,Tony, would be so proud of him. He had it in him and so does Tehmi. It has been a long time coming and the time is now. Make yourself and your family proud and help those kids Tehmi.
Lord knows they need it.
... written by Go TEHMI! , July 12, 2010 - 03:22 am
I am begging everyone to vote for Tim. As long as I have known him he has strived to be the best at everything he does. He will definitely bring that same mentality to the school board office and to the children in the area. Make Jillian, Autumn, James, the new baby on the way, and your mother Kathleen proud. Macomb and vize' are on your side.
Go Tehmi!
... written by The Original Northsidian , July 12, 2010 - 04:49 pm
Is Themi related to Brandon Shelvin?
... written by you got my vote , July 13, 2010 - 12:23 am
I am so happy to see this young man, Tehmi Chassion, give back to the same community that gave so much to him. He was made aware that a school in his own back yard, J.w. faulk, one that he frequents due to a niece or cousin that attends the school, couldn't raise the money for a school sign that blew over from the hurricane and a speaker system for awards and plays that was failing. He told the principal he would find a way to get the money. True to his word, he found a way to get wal-mart to donate $2,000. Now if thats not a man that gets things done, I don't know what is. Thats's the kinda man I want in office, one that does things because they need to be done. No news cameras, no press, just a check hand delivered to a school that definitely could use the money.
You got my vote, just stay true to the things that make you the person that you are, a loving and caring individual that only wants to see the world a better place.
God Bless You The teachers at j.w faulk are behind you 100%
... written by NHS Class of 1999 for Tehmi Chassion , July 13, 2010 - 03:31 am
Make us all proud Tehmi. The entire senior class of 1999 is with you. I already sent the word out on the class website and on Facebook. Wish you all the best boy!
... written by Lisa M. , July 13, 2010 - 02:53 pm
I read these comments from people and I have been hearing thing's from friends and I see who the best person for the job is. And Tehmi Chassion is Simply The Best! I would love a yard sign to show my support.
... written by Mignon , July 13, 2010 - 04:35 pm
I feel that Mr. Chassion is a great candidate for School Board Representative. He is smart, young, and vibrant. That is exactly what we need in our School Board System, someone that is ready for a new system. Some people in the school board have so many years being there, and don't give a rat's ass about educating our youth or adapting to change. They want to hold on to their position when they could have been retired years ago. I put my trust in Tehmi Chassion because he comes from a good family, a well-educated background, and a promising future. So, do what's best for the future of Lafayette Parish and VOTE FOR TEHMI CHASSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
... written by Jennifer O , July 13, 2010 - 07:36 pm
Good Luck Tehmi.......wishing you the best.....You are a good person with high expectations and always reaching for the best....
... written by Victoria Roberts , July 13, 2010 - 08:24 pm
Good to know there r good people doing great things.....Congrats Tehmi!!!!
... written by Devery , July 20, 2010 - 11:42 pm
The race between Tommy Angelle and Greg Davis is interesting. I know what Davis is up to but not so with Mr. Angelle
... written by casjunglennd , August 10, 2010 - 11:31 am
Go Greg! Tommy Angelle is looking for an easy paycheck just like his buddy John Earl Guidry. Just to say that parents need to be more involved shows his same ole song and dance. How many times have we heard this?? Old - very old
... written by Concerned Citizens , August 11, 2010 - 11:59 am
Yes...Tehmi and Brandon Shelvin is brothers. Tony Chaisson is Brandon's father,
... written by vote for the best , September 23, 2010 - 10:23 pm
I AM SO PROUD OF THEMI FOR ALL THAT HE HAS DONE AND THE BEST FOR THE JOB. WORKING WITH HIM IN THE PAST HAS BEEN GREAT EXPERIENCE, HE ALWAYS KNOWS EXACTLY WHAT TO DO IN THE WORST OF SITUATIONS, HE IS TRULEY BLEESED WITH A GIFT TO HELP OTHERS AND GET THE JOB DONE I WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT HIM IN ANYTHING THAT HE DOES
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Now there is a talent the School Board needs. Public Education needs to be cremated.