Romney Campaign Press Release - Governor Mitt Romney Announces Louisiana Statewide Steering Committee

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Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney announced the Romney for President Louisiana Statewide Steering Committee. This group of Republican leaders will be responsible for growing and organizing Governor Romney's strong grassroots support in The Bayou State.

In announcing the Louisiana Steering Committee, Governor Romney said, "Louisianans saw first hand how broken Washington really is, and they know – more than anyone – that it needs to be fixed. I have experience turning around businesses, the Olympics, and Massachusetts and I can't wait to get my hands on Washington. We need to cut taxes, cut wasteful government spending, end illegal immigration, and appoint strict constructionist judges to the bench. I appreciate the support of these well-respected Republican leaders, and with their help, I hope to earn the support Louisiana voters all across the state."

Romney For President Louisiana Statewide Steering Committee:

Statewide Honorary Chairs:

- U.S. Congressman Rodney Alexander, 5th District of Louisiana

- U.S. Congressman Jim McCrery, 4th District of Louisiana

Statewide Chair:

- Scott Sewell, Chairman and COO, Associated Contractors

Statewide Political Director:

- Travis Cummings, Louisiana Political Director, Romney for President

First Congressional District Chairs:

- Kevin C. Davis, Parish President St. Tammany

- Kenneth Hollis, Former State Senator, Metairie

- Tom Capella, City Councilman, Jefferson Parish

- Eddie Price, Mayor of Mandeville

Second Congressional District Chair:

- Brian Trascher, Founder, Heidelberg Enterprises, Inc.

Third Congressional District Chairs:

- Ronnie Hughes, Former Parish President, Ascension Parish

- Martha Laque, Community Activist

Fourth Congressional District Chairs:

- Lindsay Atkins, Constituent Case Worker, Congressman Jim McCrery

- Harold Coates, State Central Committee

Fifth Congressional District Chairs:

- Joseph Antley, Student and Community Activist

- Josh McNemar, Community Activist

Sixth Congressional District Chairs

- Joey Strickland, Deputy Secretary of Veteran Affairs

- Robin Kennard, Community Activist

Seventh Congressional District Chair

- Clifton Sheperd, Orthopedic Surgeon