The hiring of the next DDA Executive Director is one of the most important hires in recent city history. We have to get it right. That is why I am urging the DDA Board to undertake a national search to hire an experienced Executive Director with a proven track record in revitalizing downtown business districts.
That means hiring someone with the education and work experience to develop a business district that includes residential living and entertainment. Local applicants should be considered, but urged to commit to bringing on board people with the professional skills to develop a downtown business and entertainment district.
Louisiana is receiving billions of dollars in infrastructure funding over the next several years Downtown is a part of Senate District 39, and I am excited to work with a visionary DDA CEO to take advantage of this once in a generation opportunity to rebuild our downtown. Therefore, I not only urge the Board to conduct a national search but offer a competitive salary.
Senator Sam Jenkins
District 39