Mayor-President of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Kip Holden
Previous to his political career, Holden became known as a journalist and later an attorney.
Professional History
Louisiana State Senator, District 15
Southern University School of Law - Baton Rouge, Louisiana Adjunct Professor of Law (1991-Present)
Louisiana House of Representatives State Representative, District "63", (1988- 2001)
Councilman, Baton Rouge Metro Council District "2" (1984-1988)
Louisiana Department of Labor Office of Workers’ Compensation - Baton Rouge, Louisiana Law Clerk
Baton Rouge City Police - Baton Rouge, Louisiana Public Information Officer
United States Census Bureau - Baton Rouge, Louisiana Public Relations Specialist
WBRZ Channel 2 - Baton Rouge, Louisiana Reporter, (1978-1979)
WWL Radio - New Orleans, Louisiana Reporter, (1977-1978)
WXOK Radio - Baton Rouge, Louisiana News Director, (1975-1977)
His election was buoyed largely by the support of Jim Bernhard, CEO of The Shaw Group.
Louisiana State Democratic Party Chairman Jim Bernhard.
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The Shaw Group is a corporation headquarted in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Group provides engineering, design, construction, and maintenance services in the sectors of:
* Energy
* Environment
* Fabrication and Manufacturing
* Infrastructure
The Advocate attributed to him:
The party's Louisiana agenda should emphasize access to health care, an opportunity for a great education for everyone and making sure the state's environment -- from its water and air to its moral values and economy -- "are better than our parents left us," Bernhard said.
Do you understand what I mean when I say this is a resume for affirmative action at it's best?
You do understand doncha?