New Orleans Director Lambert “Joe” Hassinger has been re-elected President of The Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (the Authority) for a term effective July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017. Hassinger was appointed Commissioner-at-Large from Orleans Parish in 2013 and has served as Board President since July 2015. President Hassinger said, “I would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to my fellow Commissioners for re-electing me Board President. Providing the highest level of regional flood protection is a daily challenge the Flood Authority faces. I look forward to continue working with my colleagues on the Board, our Levee Districts, and our regional partners to meet these challenges head on and develop long term solutions that strengthen our regional flood protection system.”
Joe Hassinger can be reached directly at: jhassinger@gallowayjohnson.com