Mike Yenni
Michael S. Yenni | |
|---|---|
| President of Jefferson Parish | |
| In office January 6, 2016 – January 7, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Young |
| Succeeded by | Cynthia Lee Sheng |
| 21st Mayor of Kenner | |
| In office July 1, 2010 – January 6, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Edmond J. "Ed" Muniz |
| Succeeded by | Michael G. "Mike" Sigur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Metairie, LA |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Michelle Swanner Yenni |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Southeastern Louisiana University |
| Awards | Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Global War of Terrorism, Pistol Marksmanship Medal, National Defense Service Medal |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Navy Reserve |
| Rank |    |
Michael S. Yenni is an American politician and the former President of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana from 2016 to 2020. He was Mayor of Kenner, Louisiana from 2010 to 2016.
Texting Scandal
His political career was marred by scandal in October 2016, when Yenni admitted to sending improper texts to a young adult. Yenni admitted the impropriety after a Brown University student and New Orleans native published a story on a college news site The Tab. In the story, the accuser said Yenni met him at a high school function and exchanged numbers. The accuser said Yenni bought him several pairs of underwear to model for him, and kissed him.[1] The accuser reported Yenni offered him a government job so they could be together without question.
After refusing to acknowledge the story, Yenni admitted to the accusations in a video released to the public [2]. The video went viral and led to a failed voter-led recall petition, with most elected Parish officials calling for Yenni's immediate resignation.[3]
The scandal also led Yenni to be banned from all Jefferson Parish School Board properties and events.[4]
On August 8, 2019, Yenni announced that he would not seek reelection for a second term as Jefferson Parish President. He stated his decision was based on protecting his family and friends from "that kind of campaign".[5]
References
- ↑ https://www.nola.com/news/politics/article_287d7742-5c6d-58d3-8884-f77d6ed4d891.html
- ↑ https://www.nola.com/news/politics/article_dc0212b4-b012-53fc-9678-9aa7aa556405.html
- ↑ https://www.nola.com/news/politics/article_287d7742-5c6d-58d3-8884-f77d6ed4d891.html
- ↑ https://www.nola.com/news/education/article_9009af31-5b79-5c7a-ab08-a7043bab0cc2.html
- ↑ Staff, Faimon Roberts, nola.com. "Embattled Mike Yenni won't seek re-election, can't put family through 'that kind' of campaign". Retrieved 2019-08-08.
External links
- Official campaign website
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