A Proven Public Servant
Jennifer Van Vrancken learned her strong work ethic growing up at her parents' small business. She earned her college & law degrees from Tulane University and is licensed to practice law. She began her career in journalism and became an award-winning TV news reporter, listening to people and holding government accountable.
She built a record of success we need to expand across the entire parish!
Named "Legislator of the Year" by the Alliance for Good Government
Elected to "Keep Louisiana Beautiful" by the Statewide Advisory Board
Appointed to East Jefferson General Hospital Foundation Board
Former Parish Chief Operating Officer and Active Councilwoman
At a time when Jefferson needs strong leadership to preserve our quality of life and to lead our region, Jennifer is prepared. She is the only woman on the council, and she’s committed to…
MAKE JEFFERSON BEAUTIFUL & LIVABLE
Home district won "Cleanest City" for the first time ever & "Best Place to Live in US 2023."
Working to reconnect Westwego to Audubon Park to bring tourism dollars.
Supports creation of Westbank Expressway Park to deter homeless camps & blight.
Commissioned functional art in public spaces & first in Jefferson to turn utility boxes into art.
Won LDEQ award for "Do Not Toss" list to stop unwanted ad circulars tossed on lawns.
MAXIMIZE IMPACT OF YOUR TAX DOLLARS
Passed a balanced budget every year.
Secured millions in grant funds, turning $1 local dollar into $4.
Collaborated with non-profits to perform services at reduced costs.
Secured public-private partnerships to make capital projects possible.
IMPROVE OUR COAST & STORM PROTECTION
Constructing first living shoreline in Lake Pontchartrain for habitat, recreation, & storm defense.
Built new coastal boardwalk & restored boat launches.
Creating an off-loading dock for fishermen & the seafood industry.
Spurring ecotourism on our waterfronts with coastal learning opportunities.
INNOVATE GOVERNMENT
Launched a first-in-the-country smartphone app to help you avoid train traffic.
Replaced low-performing public buses with Lyft on demand for the same fare.
Reimagining libraries for education, technology, & entrepreneurship.
KEEP NEIGHBORHOODS SAFE
She purchased License Plate Recognition cameras for JPSO to quickly locate suspected stolen vehicles and criminals on the loose in our community.
She created a matching grant program to empower neighborhoods to purchase and install crime cameras to add a layer of protection close to home.
She funded re-entry programs to help people productively transition from prison.
UPGRADE STREETS & DRAINAGE
She has upgraded drainage system, pumps, & tanks to run better & longer in storms.
She was the first in Jefferson to install "Litter Gitters" to keep canals clean & flowing.
Advanced green infrastructure & widened drainage canals.
GROW OUR ECONOMY FOR THE FUTURE
Revitalizing small businesses with grants to renovate storefronts & streetscapes.
Champions workforce development to provide 21st century skills & training.
Helped save community hospitals from bankruptcy & welcomed a healthcare mega-clinic.
Attracting new residents & improving property values.
