After spending decades in St. Mary Parish Government and retiring, candidate for State Senate District 21 Henry “Bo” LaGrange is now vying for a position as state senator to represent portions of Iberia, St. Mary and several other parishes in the district. 

LaGrange said the district is at a “critical point,” and said that infrastructure, insurance premiums and education are some of the areas he plans to focus on if elected. 

Please give a brief summary of your professional career.

After graduating from LSU, I returned to my hometown of Patterson where my wife, Margaret, and I raised our three children: Megan, Blake and Grant. I began my career working with my father in real estate development and sales. For the past 27 years I have been blessed with the opportunity to serve the people of St. Mary Parish as the chief administrative officer where I worked with five parish presidents and numerous parish councils to deliver the best results for the residents of St. Mary Parish. I have also served as the director of Planning and Zoning of St. Mary Parish and was employed by St. Mary Parish since 1990, having recently retired after 33 years as a public servant.

Why did you decide to run for state senate?

As a father, grandfather, and proud member of this community, I am deeply committed to making a positive impact in the lives of our families and neighbors. Throughout my life I have witnessed the power of collaboration and the strength that comes from working together towards common goals. Our children and our grandchildren are my inspiration and the reason why I am committed to creating a Louisiana we can all be proud of.

With your support, we can achieve great things for District 21 and beyond. Together, let’s pave the way for a brighter future and a stronger Louisiana.

What issues in Louisiana do you plan to make a priority if elected?

I am passionate about safe communities, education, economic growth, lowering insurance costs, infrastructure to create jobs and ensuring that our beautiful state remains a wonderful place to live and thrive for generations to come.

What local issues in Senate District 21 do you plan to make a priority if elected?

I believe that we’re at a critical point for what the future of District 21 will look like. I believe that my 33 years of public service, experience, and knowledge of the issues important to the communities in District 21 will ensure that meaningful results are delivered for our residents and businesses.

The challenges that I will focus on in District 21 are lowering insurance premiums, infrastructure improvements that prioritize overlay and critical maintenance of our state roads, focused job training and educational opportunities to provide a trained, skilled workforce for the businesses and industries in District 21.