Louisiana's "most Progressive" City
When Breaux became mayor, Zachary had a population of about 4,000; the 2000 census showed the count at just under 12,000.
Under the Breaux administration, Zachary was named the "most progressive" city in Louisiana. Mayor Breaux initiated the expansion and improvement of many city projects and programs, including the widening of state Highway 64. As mayor, Breaux led the drive for annexation of several outlying areas of the city. In his last race for mayor, he cited his achievements as improvements in roads, water, and the city drainage system.
On Breaux's watch, Zachary became the first Louisiana city to elect delegates to draft a home-rule charter, which provided for the full-time mayor. The new charter took effect in the fall of 1978. It formally organized the departments of city government and clearly delineated the powers of the mayor and the city council.
Breaux was a member of the Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council, the Capital Economic Development District Council, Inc., Zachary Chamber of Commerce, Zachary Rotary Club, Capital Region Planning Commission, Recreation and Parks Commission, Louisiana Municipal Association (including a term as vice president), and the Republican State Central Committee.
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