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'''Charles Emile Bruneau, Jr.''', known as '''Peppi Bruneau''' (born November 12, 1942), is an [[attorney]] from [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]], who as a [[Independent voter|Independent]]-turned [[Republican Party|Republican in 1984 represented House District 94 (Orleans Parish) in the state legislature from 1976 until his retirement in April 2007.

'''Charles Emile Bruneau, Jr.''', known as '''Peppi Bruneau''' (born November 12, 1942), is an [[attorney]] from [[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]], who as an [[Independent voter|Independent]]-turned-[[Republican Party|Republican]] in 1984 represented House District 94 (Orleans Parish) in the state legislature from 1976 until his retirement in April 2007.

==Background==

==Background==

Thereafter, Bruneau's other son, Adrian Lee Bruneau (born c. 1972), failed in the regular nonpartisan blanket primary, held on October 20, 2007, to select a full-term successor to the term-limited Bruneau. Lorusso again prevailed, having defeated Adrian Bruneau and, again, the Democrat Deborah Langhoff. In addition to Lakeview, the 94th District includes Mid-City, City Park, and the Lake areas of Orleans Parish.<ref name=notp>{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/capital/index.ssf?/base/news-4/1176786987289820.xml&coll=1|title=Peppi Bruneau speeds up resignation|publisher='The New Orleans Times-Picayune''|accessdate=October 14, 2009}}</ref> It was redistricted in 2011 for the 2012 legislative session.

Thereafter, Bruneau's other son, Adrian Lee Bruneau (born c. 1972), failed in the regular nonpartisan blanket primary, held on October 20, 2007, to select a full-term successor to the term-limited Bruneau. Lorusso again prevailed, having defeated Adrian Bruneau and, again, the Democrat Deborah Langhoff. In addition to Lakeview, the 94th District includes Mid-City, City Park, and the Lake areas of Orleans Parish.<ref name=notp>{{cite web|url=http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/capital/index.ssf?/base/news-4/1176786987289820.xml&coll=1|title=Peppi Bruneau speeds up resignation|publisher='The New Orleans Times-Picayune''|accessdate=October 14, 2009}}</ref> It was redistricted in 2011 for the 2012 legislative session.

Bruneau, known for his flamboyance, wit, humor, and theatrics in the House,<ref name=nola/> was originally elected as an [[Independent voter|Independent]] switched to Republican affiliation in 1987, 1991, 1995, 1999, and 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://house.louisiana.gov/H_PDFdocs/HouseMembers1812_2008.pdf|title=Membership in the Louisiana House of Representatives, 1812-2024|publisher=house.louisiana.gov|accessdate=April 22, 2021}}</ref>

Bruneau, known for his flamboyance, wit, humor, and theatrics in the House,<ref name=nola/> was originally elected as an Independent but in 1984 switched to Republican affiliation, He was elected as a Republican in 1987, 1991, 1995, 1999, and 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://house.louisiana.gov/H_PDFdocs/HouseMembers1812_2008.pdf|title=Membership in the Louisiana House of Representatives, 1812-2024|publisher=house.louisiana.gov|accessdate=April 22, 2021}}</ref>

During [[Hurricane Katrina]], Bruneau lost his home, law offices, and certain business interests. He sent dozens of updates and newsletters to constituents advising them of their options after Katrina.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lakeviewcivic.org/Bruneau.html|title=Katrina Updates and Newsletters from Rep. Bruneau|publisher=lakeviewcivic.org|accessdate=October 14, 2009}}</ref>

During [[Hurricane Katrina]], Bruneau lost his home, law offices, and certain business interests. He sent dozens of updates and newsletters to constituents advising them of their options after Katrina.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lakeviewcivic.org/Bruneau.html|title=Katrina Updates and Newsletters from Rep. Bruneau|publisher=lakeviewcivic.org|accessdate=October 14, 2009}}</ref>