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
No caucus information on file.
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.