For Immediate Release, Friday, April 21, 2006

Denise Jobe Named to
LA Uniform Construction Code Council

            Parish President Kevin Davis announces that Denise Jobe, Director of Permits for St. Tammany Parish has been appointed by Governor Kathleen Blanco to the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council. The Council is a 19 member panel that administers the new building codes made mandatory by the State of Louisiana in December, 2005.

            “Our shared goal must be to make state government work effectively for the people of Louisiana. I am pleased that someone with your qualifications is interested in serving the state of Louisiana in this capacity.” said Blanco.

Denise has been St. Tammany Parish’s Director of Permits since 2001 and a parish employee since 1988.  As a member of the Louisiana Uniform Construction Code Council, she will be required to enforce the new codes as well as consider amendments to the Code. “This is a welcome opportunity. I look forward to working with the other members of the panel for the good of Louisiana.” said Jobe.

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