After 6 years of not holding public office, Darrell Ourso, a lifelong Republican, was elected in March 2015 to serve an un-expired term in the Louisiana Legislature representing House District 66. Previously, he represented the residents of District 9 on the East Baton Rouge Parish Metropolitan Council. First elected in a Special Election in the Fall of 2009 and then re-elected without opposition in the Fall of 2000. He was also re-elected in the Fall of 2004, serving until December 2008. He did not seek re-election for a third term.
During those 9 years of service to the residents of East Baton Rouge Parish, the community faced major flooding from Tropical Storm Allison and a few weeks later, the cowardly attacks of September 11, 2001. In 2005, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita wrecked havoc upon many of our family and friends in South Louisiana. Darrell Ourso was a part of the planning, coordination and execution of disaster preparations, emergency assistance and ensuring the City-Parish functioned and maintained all services in an efficient and timely manner to the residents of East Baton Rouge Parish.
East Baton Rouge Parish also experienced economic success and continued sound financial management of your tax dollars during Darrell's tenure. Listed below are some of Darrell's notable achievements that he individually, or as an effective coalition builder, was successful in bringing to passage for the benefit of East Baton Rouge Parish!
During those 9 years of service to the residents of East Baton Rouge Parish, the community faced major flooding from Tropical Storm Allison and a few weeks later, the cowardly attacks of September 11, 2001. In 2005, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita wrecked havoc upon many of our family and friends in South Louisiana. Darrell Ourso was a part of the planning, coordination and execution of disaster preparations, emergency assistance and ensuring the City-Parish functioned and maintained all services in an efficient and timely manner to the residents of East Baton Rouge Parish.
East Baton Rouge Parish also experienced economic success and continued sound financial management of your tax dollars during Darrell's tenure. Listed below are some of Darrell's notable achievements that he individually, or as an effective coalition builder, was successful in bringing to passage for the benefit of East Baton Rouge Parish!
LEGISLATIVE ACHIEVEMENTS
2015 – Act 358 (HB 756). Provides for a new Mississippi River bridge to connect LA 1 and LA 30 to be funded with Grant Anticipation Revenue (GARVEE) Bonds.
2015 – Act 341 (HB 526). Creates the Woodlawn Estates Crime Prevention District in Eat Baton Rouge Parish.
2015 – HCR201. Creates a Task Force to study the feasibility of establishing Independent School Districts in Louisiana.
A+ (100%) Rating with the Louisiana Sheriff's Association
A+ (100%) Rating with the Louisiana Right To Life
A (93%) Rating with the LSU Student Government Higher Education Index
METRO COUNCIL ACHIEVEMENTS
2000 – secured funding for design of the Stumberg Lane Extension to Airline Hwy (location of the new Woman’s Hospital)
2001 – Highland Road / Perkins Road Intersection improvements with then State Senator Jay Dardenne
2002 – created Residential Estate Zoning to provide country estate provisions in the Unified Development Code (UDC)
2004 – chaired the Historic Preservation Committee that created the Historic Preservation Commission
2005 / 2006 – approved the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for the Capitol House Hilton
2006 – chaired the Plan of Government Amendment Committee - over 50 amendments (58% voter approval)
2007 – authored changes to the Blue laws allowing Sunday sales after 11 AM (61% voter approval)
2007 – floor leader for a voter referendum to allow a 3rd river boat casino to operate in EBR Parish (L’Auberge Casino)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2000 – Market Street Sewer Initiative - worked with then DPW Director Fred Raiford to secure funding in the City-Parish budget to ensure a successful public-private venture.
2004 – Coursey Commons - Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market - this was the first one constructed in the State of Louisiana!
2007 – Marathon Pipeline Right of Way (UDC Amendment) - revised EBR zoning laws to allow a critical component of a $3 billion expansion project in Garyville, LA for transportation of products through the existing rights of way.
2015 – Act 358 (HB 756). Provides for a new Mississippi River bridge to connect LA 1 and LA 30 to be funded with Grant Anticipation Revenue (GARVEE) Bonds.
2015 – Act 341 (HB 526). Creates the Woodlawn Estates Crime Prevention District in Eat Baton Rouge Parish.
2015 – HCR201. Creates a Task Force to study the feasibility of establishing Independent School Districts in Louisiana.
A+ (100%) Rating with the Louisiana Sheriff's Association
A+ (100%) Rating with the Louisiana Right To Life
A (93%) Rating with the LSU Student Government Higher Education Index
METRO COUNCIL ACHIEVEMENTS
2000 – secured funding for design of the Stumberg Lane Extension to Airline Hwy (location of the new Woman’s Hospital)
2001 – Highland Road / Perkins Road Intersection improvements with then State Senator Jay Dardenne
2002 – created Residential Estate Zoning to provide country estate provisions in the Unified Development Code (UDC)
2004 – chaired the Historic Preservation Committee that created the Historic Preservation Commission
2005 / 2006 – approved the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for the Capitol House Hilton
2006 – chaired the Plan of Government Amendment Committee - over 50 amendments (58% voter approval)
2007 – authored changes to the Blue laws allowing Sunday sales after 11 AM (61% voter approval)
2007 – floor leader for a voter referendum to allow a 3rd river boat casino to operate in EBR Parish (L’Auberge Casino)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
2000 – Market Street Sewer Initiative - worked with then DPW Director Fred Raiford to secure funding in the City-Parish budget to ensure a successful public-private venture.
2004 – Coursey Commons - Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market - this was the first one constructed in the State of Louisiana!
2007 – Marathon Pipeline Right of Way (UDC Amendment) - revised EBR zoning laws to allow a critical component of a $3 billion expansion project in Garyville, LA for transportation of products through the existing rights of way.
