Robert Billiot

Robert E. Billiot (born November 1953)[1] is an American politician who served as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives for the 83rd district from 2008 to 2020.

Robert Billiot
Mayor-elect of Westwego, Louisiana
Assuming office
TBD
SucceedingJoe Peoples
In office
1990–2008
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
from the 83rd district
In office
2008–2020
Personal details
Born1953 (age 69–70)
Political partyDemocratic
EducationNicholls State University (BA)

Education

Billot graduated from West Jefferson High School in Harvey, Louisiana and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Nicholls State University.[2]

Career

Billiot served as the mayor of Westwego, Louisiana from 1990 to 2008.[3] He was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in 2007 and assumed office in 2008. During his tenure, Billiot worked to expand the Louisiana Drug Policy Board. He also sponsored legislation to fund workers' compensation coverage for volunteer firefighters.[4] Billiot was unable to seek re-election in 2019 due to term limits and left office in 2020.[2][5]

In March 2021, Billiot was re-elected mayor of Westwego, Louisiana.[6]

References
  1. "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Robert E. Billiot". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
  2. "Rep. Billiot, Robert E." www.louisianagovernmentalstudies.com. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
  3. "Westwego race pits Mayor Joe Peoples against longtime politico Robert Billiot | News". Srnola News. 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2021-03-21.
  4. "HB729". www.legis.la.gov. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
  5. "Robert Billiot". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-02-20.
  6. Staff report. "Westwego elections: Robert Billiot returns to mayor's office; Chief Dwayne 'Poncho' Munch re-elected". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2021-03-21.
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