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Kenneth Garrett, Sr.'s Biography

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Full Name:

Kenneth P. Garrett, Sr.

Gender:

Male

Family:

Widowed; 3 Children

Birth Place:

Algiers, LA

Attended, Business Management, Phillip Junior College

Chair of Rules and By-Laws/Parliamentarian, Orleans Democratic Parish Executive Committee, 2012-present

Co-Founder/President, Help Our People Economically, 1997-present

Candidate, Louisiana State House of Representatives, District 102, 2015

Assistant Parliamentarian, Louisiana Democratic Party, 2010-2012

Chair of Rules and By-Laws, Louisiana Democratic Party, 2008-2012

Delegate at Large, State of Louisiana, National Democratic National Convention, 2012

Candidate, Louisiana State House, District 102, 1999

Owner/Operator, Garrett Furniture and Upholstery, Incorporated, 1972-present

Teacher, New Orleans Public Schools, L.E. Rabouin Career Magnet School, 1989-1993

Teacher, New Orleans Public Schools, O. Perry Walker High School, 1982-1993

Owner, Garrett Vocational Technical Training Center for Young Entrepreneurs, 1988-1991

Adjunct Instructor, Delgado Community College, 1982-1990

Member, Algiers Police Advisory Committee, 1997-present

Founder/President, Citizens for a Better New Orleans, 1990-present

Founder/President, Oakdale Neighborhood Association, 1972-present

Member, All Saints Catholic Church, present

Honorary Member, Holy Trinity Christian Baptist Church, present

Member, Crescent City Peace Alliance Algiers Peace Initiative, 1998-2004

Advisory Board Member, Louisiana Chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 1998-2002

Member, All Saint Church Parish Council, 1988-1991

Awards:

Certificate of recognition from the Governor of Louisiana for his dedication to the All Saints Catholic School and the Algiers community. In 2000 he was awarded a certificate of recognition by the Mayor of the City of New Orleans, for his service to his community.

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Numismatist, fishing, billiards, bowling, cooking, listening to contemporary music, coaching, and working to improve our community.

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