Paula Davis
Paula Davis | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana House of Representatives from the 69th district | |
| Assumed office January 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Erich Ponti |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 25, 1973 Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | John Davis |
| Children | Hayden Davis |
| Residence(s) | East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
| Occupation | Commercial real estate agent [1] |
| [2] | |
Paula Davis, (born November 25, 1973) is a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[3][4][5]
Work in House
[edit]For the 2020-2024 legislative term, Davis has been appointed by the Speaker of the House as Chair of the House Commerce Committee.[6] She is also a member of the House Executive Committee, House Select Leadership Committee, Joint Select Committee on Louisiana Economic Recovery, Capital Region Legislative Delegation, Louisiana Legislative Women's Caucus and Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation.[7] During the prior four-year term, Davis was a member of four legislative committees: Insurance, Joint Legislative Committee on Capital Outlay, Municipal, Parochial, and Cultural Affairs and Ways and Means.[2]
In 2018, Davis was named 2018 Legislator of the Year by the Southwest Louisiana Chamber of Commerce for her pro-business voting record.[8]
Davis is unopposed for a third term in the October 14 primary election.
Personal life
[edit]Davis is married and has one child. She resides in Baton Rouge. In addition to being a commercial real estate agent with Waters & Pettit, Davis has been an active member within the Baton Rouge non-profit community, serving as 2017 President of the Baton Rouge Symphony League, Co-chair of the 2016 Baton Rouge Symphony League Madhatters fundraiser, and co-chair of the 2015 Manship Theatre's 10th Anniversary fundraiser.[1] Davis currently serves on the board of directors for The ARC of Baton Rouge, the Louisiana Arts and Science Museum, and the LSU Ogden Honors College.[1] She is a member of the Episcopal Church.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Team".
- ^ a b c "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
- ^ Hilburn, Greg (March 23, 2018). "Need a down payment for house? State may help". The News-Star. Monroe. Archived from the original on March 23, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ Gallo, Andrea (October 21, 2015). "District 69 candidate Paula Davis using 'woman's place is in kitchen' comment to fuel her campaign". The Advocate. Archived from the original on April 20, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ Gallo, Andrea (November 23, 2015). "Paula Davis wins House District 69 seat over challenger Ryan Heck". The Advocate. Archived from the original on April 20, 2018. Retrieved April 20, 2018.
- ^ "Commerce Committee".
- ^ "Louisiana House Member Page".
- ^ "News roundup: Rep. Paula Davis named Louisiana legislator of the year …US weekly wage gain largest since 2009 … 33 breweries mark Louisiana's 'Craft Brewer Week' - Baton Rouge Business Report". Baton Rouge Business Report. 7 September 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
External links
[edit]- www.PaulaDavisforLA.com - official campaign website
- Paula Davis on Twitter
- Representative Paula Davis – official legislative website
- Living people
- 1973 births
- Republican Party members of the Louisiana House of Representatives
- People from Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
- Women state legislators in Louisiana
- People from East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
- 21st-century American women politicians
- 21st-century American legislators
- Louisiana State University alumni
- 21st-century Louisiana politicians