Former United States Marine and Mamou Town Councilman Clifton Fruge has announced his candidacy for Evangeline Parish Police Jury in District 3 on the October 12 ballot.
“I, Clifton Fruge, wish to announce my candidacy for Police Juror, District 3, in the upcoming October primary election,” Fruge said in his announcement.
Fruge’s announcement continued as follows: “I am married to Brenda Fontenot Fruge, the daughter of the late Voorhies and Gloria Fontenot of Mamou. Shortly after our marriage, I joined the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in October 1971. My wife and I have lived in the Mamou area continuously since 1971. We are the proud parents of three children, Donna Fruge Dawson; Keven Fontenot, husband of Donna K. Aucoin Fruge; and Derek Fruge, husband of Angela Fruge. We also have four grandchildren, Chase and Chance Balfa and Morgan and Justin Fruge, and two great-grandchildren, Zane and Knox Balfa.”
“After being discharged from the Marine Corps in 1971, I began working in the oil field as a motorman and as a brick mason. In 1980, I began a two year course at Coreil Technical School in Ville Platte for air conditioning and refrigeration. In 1982, I began working as an independent contractor repairing air conditioners and appliances and also working as an electrician.”
In 2001, I returned to work in the oil field as an electrician and air conditioning technician. I retired from the oil field in 2017.”
“During my time off, I worked with my father-in-law operating heavy equipment, driving dump trucks, and hauling dirt, sand, and gravel.”
“From July 1981 to September 1986, I served as Councilman for District 3 in the Town of Mamou and was also on the Board of Directors of Savoy Memorial Hospital.”
“I was a founding member of the Mamou Jaycees. I was also a founding member of the Mamou Cajun Music Festival Association and remained an active member for 44 years. I have been a member of the Mamou Knights of Columbus and Woodmen of the World.”
“With the knowledge and experience that I have gained, I feel well qualified to serve as Police Juror for District 3. I have been a businessman and understand the finances necessary for the proper administration of public funds and understand the needs of the people of District 3.”
“I feel there is a great need for improvement of our drainage system and our roads in District 3. With proper administration, the needs of the district can be met.”
“Please consider my qualifications and experience. I respectfully ask for your vote and support on October 12, 2019. It would be my honor to serve as your next Police Juror for District 3.”
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