Pointing to his proven track record of positive results for the people of our area, Jason Amato announced today that he is running for the District 81 seat in the Louisiana House of Representatives in the October 14, 2023 election.
Rep. Clay Schexnayder is term-limited and cannot seek re-election to the seat, which covers parts of the parishes of St. James, Ascension and Livingston.
“I have worked for decades to provide vital improvements to our drainage and road systems while helping to foster a positive business climate that encourages continued economic development and job creation,” Amato said.
“As your state representative, I will provide strong, conservative leadership and do everything I can to improve our quality of life, always keeping in mind that I work for you. I humbly ask for your vote and support.”
Having served eight years as a Lutcher Town Councilor and currently completing his fourth four-year term as a member of the Parish Council of St. James, Amato is uniquely qualified to serve as State Representative.
“I have experience managing the $89 million budget of St. James and practical knowledge of all facets of government, from local to state and federal. I know how to get things done while making sure citizens get the most for their tax dollars. My extensive experience in building and lighting roads, improving drainage systems, supporting law enforcement and public safety, and improving recreational opportunities will allow me to be an effective representative from the first day”.
Amato said he will “continue to work to secure funding for hurricane protection projects that keep our communities safe.”
He will fully support efforts to further enhance a positive business climate, which he said will “foster economic development and job creation.”
“By taking care of our existing businesses first, more people will discover what a great place District 81 is to live, work and raise a family,” he said. “As businesses locate here, they will bring jobs and revenue to local government and much-needed money for the continued improvement of our schools.”
Amato works at the Louisiana Transportation Authority, fostering public and private partnerships to improve our state’s highways. He was chief of the Lutcher Volunteer Fire Department for several terms and helped develop a new contract structure with Acadian Ambulance to better serve residents in emergencies.
Amato, 58, said he will be a full-time state representative, having recently retired as Shell Chemical’s production excellence manager after more than 34 years of service.
“I have no other business interests and will work every day to serve you,” he said.
Amato was a company emergency response team leader, graduated from LSU, Delgado and Texas A&M fire response schools and holds the National Incident Command 100/200/300 certification.
He is a member of the Louisiana Police Jury Association and served on the 4-H Parent Board of the Parish of St. James and is the campfire permit coordinator for the Parish of St. James. Amato is a graduate of Ascension VoTech College and lives in Lutcher with his wife of 34 years, Nancy. They have two grown daughters: Randi, who is married to Wyatt Stewart of Livingston and is expecting Amato’s first grandchild this summer, and Rayni, a sophomore at LSU.
The Amatos are members of the Catholic Church of Saint Joseph. He is a 3rd grade member of the Knights of Columbus and a 7th grade volunteer religion teacher. He is a member of Lutcher Quarterback and Pelican Point Golf Clubs.
(This article was submitted by the Jason Amato campaign.)
