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'''Nicholas Edward Hunter,''' known as Nic Hunter,'" (born January 24, 1984), is the [[mayor]] of his native [[Lake Charles]], Louisiana]], a post he has filled since 2017. He is his city's first ever [[Republican Party|Republican]] mayor. Prior to this position, he was from 2012 to 2017 a member of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, a parish governing board.<ref>{{cite web|url= | '''Nicholas Edward Hunter,''' known as Nic Hunter,'" (born January 24, 1984), is the [[mayor]] of his native [[Lake Charles]], Louisiana]], a post he has filled since 2017. He is his city's first ever [[Republican Party|Republican]] mayor. Prior to this position, he was from 2012 to 2017 a member of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, a parish governing board.<ref>{{cite web|url= | ||
| − | https://www.mylife.com/nicholas-hunter/e393153461256|title=Nicholas Hunter (Edward)|publisher=Mylife.com|accessdate=December 31, 2020}}</ref> | + | https://www.mylife.com/nicholas-hunter/e393153461256|title=Nicholas Hunter (Edward)|publisher=Mylife.com|accessdate=December 31, 2020}}</ref> In his first race for police jury, he polled 75 percent of the vote.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, October 22, 2011.</ref> |
| − | When long-term [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] Mayor [[Randy Roach]] did not run again in 2017, | + | When long-term [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] Mayor [[Randy Roach]] did not run again in 2017, Hunter, with 12,207 votes (56 percent) defeated in a runoff contest the Democrat Wilford Carter, Sr., who polled 9,768 (44 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, April 29, 2017.</ref> |
In 2013, Hunter received the "Distinguished Civil Service Medal" from the Louisiana National Guard. ''Lagniappe'' [[magazine]] consistently named him "Best Police Juror."<ref name=bio>{{cite web|url=https://nicformayor.com/experience/|title=Experience - Nic Hunter for Mayor|publisher=Nicformayor.com|accessdate=December 31, 2020}}</ref> | In 2013, Hunter received the "Distinguished Civil Service Medal" from the Louisiana National Guard. ''Lagniappe'' [[magazine]] consistently named him "Best Police Juror."<ref name=bio>{{cite web|url=https://nicformayor.com/experience/|title=Experience - Nic Hunter for Mayor|publisher=Nicformayor.com|accessdate=December 31, 2020}}</ref> | ||
| − | Hunter owns a restaurant, | + | Hunter owns a restaurant, Harlequin Steaks & Seafood, which he inherited from his grandparents and began operating when he was only seventeen. Three years later he moved the business to another location at 501 W. College Street. Hunter is married to the former Jamie Rebecca "Becky" Jacobs, an [[attorney]].<ref name=bio/> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 01:57, January 1, 2021
| Nicholas Edward "Nic" Hunter | |
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| In office April 2000 – April 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Randy Roach |
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5th district member of the
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury | |
| In office 2012–2017 | |
| Born | January 24, 1984 Lake Charles, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jamie Rebecca "Becky" Jacobs Hunter (married 2015) |
| Children | No children |
| Alma mater | St. Louis Catholic High School [McNeese State University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
Nicholas Edward Hunter, known as Nic Hunter,'" (born January 24, 1984), is the mayor of his native Lake Charles, Louisiana]], a post he has filled since 2017. He is his city's first ever Republican mayor. Prior to this position, he was from 2012 to 2017 a member of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, a parish governing board.[1] In his first race for police jury, he polled 75 percent of the vote.[2]
When long-term Democrat Mayor Randy Roach did not run again in 2017, Hunter, with 12,207 votes (56 percent) defeated in a runoff contest the Democrat Wilford Carter, Sr., who polled 9,768 (44 percent).[3]
In 2013, Hunter received the "Distinguished Civil Service Medal" from the Louisiana National Guard. Lagniappe magazine consistently named him "Best Police Juror."[4]
Hunter owns a restaurant, Harlequin Steaks & Seafood, which he inherited from his grandparents and began operating when he was only seventeen. Three years later he moved the business to another location at 501 W. College Street. Hunter is married to the former Jamie Rebecca "Becky" Jacobs, an attorney.[4]
References
- ↑ Nicholas Hunter (Edward). Mylife.com. Retrieved on December 31, 2020.
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, October 22, 2011.
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, April 29, 2017.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Experience - Nic Hunter for Mayor. Nicformayor.com. Retrieved on December 31, 2020.