Shane Evans Stresses Crime In Race for Central Council

The Republican Party of East Baton Rouge Parish has endorsed Shane Evans for one of five seats on the Central City Council.  Here are some of his public comments during this campaign:

• “I grew up in Central and worked in my mother’s shop, Laura’s Jewelers, and I’m still her goldsmith.  At the age of 20, I felt drawn to public safety and joined the Sheriff’s Office, starting in corrections and then Narcotics.  I was one of the youngest captains and served as SWAT commander and Narcotics commander.”

• “In recent years, I joined the staff of the State Inspector General’s office, investigating public corruption.  I am currently chief investigator at the Coroner’s office, working with Dr. Beau Clark.”

• “I’ve investigated and arrested people for doing all the wrong things in government.  Even though I have worked in government all my life, I’m very critical of government.  People are surrounded by those influencing them and they lose touch with the people.”

• “I’m a conservative Republican and I believe in the Constitution.  The federal government has become a ponsi scheme.  I’m a Second Amendment supporter and instruct people for the concealed carry permit.  I believe the primary responsibility of government is to keep our citizens safe on the streets and in their homes.”

• “I’m proud our city has a $20 million surplus, but the problem is, we’re not changing the oil.  We need to fill the potholes and maintain our city.  We also need to support our Central Police Department.  The Sheriff’s substation is closed at night and on weekends.  We can contract for our police officers and not build up big retirements.”

• “In four years, I hope to have been part of a team effort that has enhanced public safety in Central, addressed infrastructure improvements, and executed them in a fiscally responsible manner.”