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is a [[business]]man from [[Monroe, Louisiana|Monroe]], [[Louisiana]], who is an incoming state representative for District 14, which encompasses his native Bastrop in Morehouse Parish as well as Ouachita Parish in the northeastern portion of his state. He has been elected secretary of the [[Republican Party|Republican]] delegation by his colleagues. | is a [[business]]man from [[Monroe, Louisiana|Monroe]], [[Louisiana]], who is an incoming state representative for District 14, which encompasses his native Bastrop in Morehouse Parish as well as Ouachita Parish in the northeastern portion of his state. He has been elected secretary of the [[Republican Party|Republican]] delegation by his colleagues. | ||
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| + | Echols is the director of Business Development for Vantage Health Plan and Affinity Health Group. He obtained a bachelor's degree in accounting and a [[Master of Business Administration]] from the [[University of Louisiana at Monroe]]. As a city council member, Echols has worked on transportation, quality of life, sound budgeting, and keeping the CenturyLink headquarters in Monroe.<ref name=facebook/> | ||
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| + | ===Monroe City Council=== | ||
| + | Echols is an outgoing member of the Monroe City Council. He unseated the [[Democratic Party|Democrat]]-turned-[[Independent]] Jay Marx and held the District 1 seat from July 2016 until December 23, 2019, his last council meeting before being sworn in as representative on January 13, 2020. After the spring qualifying period ends, Echols said that he will recommend an interim successor for his seat to the full city council.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hannapub.com/ouachitacitizen/news/local_state_headlines/echols-to-recommend-interim-council-member-in-january/article_0724f366-2730-11ea-ab04-2ff0af471b99.html|author=Zach Parker|title=Echols to recommend interim council member in January|publisher=''The Ouachita Citizen''|date=December 25, 2019|accessdate=December 27, 2019}}</ref>In his last council meeting, Echols honored two children and two adults who in a medical emergency in November sounded the alarm.<ref name=amott>>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsstar.com/story/news/2019/12/27/echols-marks-last-monroe-council-meeting-service-award-presentation/2741994001/|title=Echols marks last Monroe|author=Ashley Mott|title=Echols marks last Monroe council meeting with service award presentation|publisher=''The Monroe News-Star''|date=December 27, 2019|accessdate=December 28, 2019}}</ref> | ||
Monroe [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] Mayor Jamie Mayo, who is seeking reelection to a sixth term in 2020, said that he and Echols had worked together on a few municipal issues and acknowledged that he is looking a spirited campaign "with you and your mentee," a reference to Friday Ellis, a Monroe businessman and real estate investor who carries Echols' endorsement in the upcoming mayoral primary election.<ref name=amott/> | Monroe [[Democratic Party|Democratic]] Mayor Jamie Mayo, who is seeking reelection to a sixth term in 2020, said that he and Echols had worked together on a few municipal issues and acknowledged that he is looking a spirited campaign "with you and your mentee," a reference to Friday Ellis, a Monroe businessman and real estate investor who carries Echols' endorsement in the upcoming mayoral primary election.<ref name=amott/> | ||
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In 2011, Echols ran in the nonpartisan blanket [[primary]] for the House but was eliminated from the runoff competition by virtue of his third-place showing that year. He polled 2,471 votes (20.7 percent). Morris s led the three-candidate field in the primary with 5,078 votes (42.6 percent). Little trailed with 4,384 ballots (36.7 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 22, 2011.</ref> Morris then defeated Little in the runoff contest to claim the seat.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, November 19, 2011.</ref> | In 2011, Echols ran in the nonpartisan blanket [[primary]] for the House but was eliminated from the runoff competition by virtue of his third-place showing that year. He polled 2,471 votes (20.7 percent). Morris s led the three-candidate field in the primary with 5,078 votes (42.6 percent). Little trailed with 4,384 ballots (36.7 percent).<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 22, 2011.</ref> Morris then defeated Little in the runoff contest to claim the seat.<ref>Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, November 19, 2011.</ref> | ||
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In 2019, Echols was unopposed in the House primary to choose Morris' successor. Morris had been expected to seek a third House term but instead after Echols challenged him filed as a state senator for District 35. Morris unseated the incumbent [[James R. Fannin]], a former [[Democratic Party|Democrat]], who switched parties while in the legislature. | In 2019, Echols was unopposed in the House primary to choose Morris' successor. Morris had been expected to seek a third House term but instead after Echols challenged him filed as a state senator for District 35. Morris unseated the incumbent [[James R. Fannin]], a former [[Democratic Party|Democrat]], who switched parties while in the legislature. | ||
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On Wednesdays at 8 a.m., Echols hosts an hour-long [[radio]] talk show ''Echols@Eight'' Talk 540 AM in Monroe. A [[conservative]], Echols interviews many officeholders, mostly Republicans, during the broadcasts.<ref name=facebook>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/michaelcharlesechols/|title=Michael Echols|publisher=[[Facebook]]|accessdate=December 26, 2019}}</ref> | On Wednesdays at 8 a.m., Echols hosts an hour-long [[radio]] talk show ''Echols@Eight'' Talk 540 AM in Monroe. A [[conservative]], Echols interviews many officeholders, mostly Republicans, during the broadcasts.<ref name=facebook>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/michaelcharlesechols/|title=Michael Echols|publisher=[[Facebook]]|accessdate=December 26, 2019}}</ref> | ||
Revision as of 17:58, December 28, 2019
| Michael Charles Echols | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Jay Morris |
|---|---|
District 1 member of the
Monroe City Council | |
| In office July 2016 – December 23, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jay Marx |
| Succeeded by | Pending |
| Born | February 11, 1977 Bastrop, Morehouse Parish Louisiana, USA |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Christie Echols |
| Alma mater | University of Louisiana at Monroe |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Michael Charles Echols (born February 11, 1977)[1] is a businessman from Monroe, Louisiana, who is an incoming state representative for District 14, which encompasses his native Bastrop in Morehouse Parish as well as Ouachita Parish in the northeastern portion of his state. He has been elected secretary of the Republican delegation by his colleagues.
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Background
Echols is the director of Business Development for Vantage Health Plan and Affinity Health Group. He obtained a bachelor's degree in accounting and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. As a city council member, Echols has worked on transportation, quality of life, sound budgeting, and keeping the CenturyLink headquarters in Monroe.[2]
Political life
Monroe City Council
Echols is an outgoing member of the Monroe City Council. He unseated the Democrat-turned-Independent Jay Marx and held the District 1 seat from July 2016 until December 23, 2019, his last council meeting before being sworn in as representative on January 13, 2020. After the spring qualifying period ends, Echols said that he will recommend an interim successor for his seat to the full city council.[3]In his last council meeting, Echols honored two children and two adults who in a medical emergency in November sounded the alarm.[4]
Monroe Democratic Mayor Jamie Mayo, who is seeking reelection to a sixth term in 2020, said that he and Echols had worked together on a few municipal issues and acknowledged that he is looking a spirited campaign "with you and your mentee," a reference to Friday Ellis, a Monroe businessman and real estate investor who carries Echols' endorsement in the upcoming mayoral primary election.[4]
In 2011, Echols ran in the nonpartisan blanket primary for the House but was eliminated from the runoff competition by virtue of his third-place showing that year. He polled 2,471 votes (20.7 percent). Morris s led the three-candidate field in the primary with 5,078 votes (42.6 percent). Little trailed with 4,384 ballots (36.7 percent).[5] Morris then defeated Little in the runoff contest to claim the seat.[6]
Representative-elect
In 2019, Echols was unopposed in the House primary to choose Morris' successor. Morris had been expected to seek a third House term but instead after Echols challenged him filed as a state senator for District 35. Morris unseated the incumbent James R. Fannin, a former Democrat, who switched parties while in the legislature.
On Wednesdays at 8 a.m., Echols hosts an hour-long radio talk show Echols@Eight Talk 540 AM in Monroe. A conservative, Echols interviews many officeholders, mostly Republicans, during the broadcasts.[2]
References
- ↑ Michael Echols (Charles). Mylife.com. Retrieved on December 26, 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Michael Echols. Facebook. Retrieved on December 26, 2019.
- ↑ Zach Parker (December 25, 2019). Echols to recommend interim council member in January. The Ouachita Citizen. Retrieved on December 27, 2019.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 >Ashley Mott (December 27, 2019). Echols marks last Monroe council meeting with service award presentation. The Monroe News-Star. Retrieved on December 28, 2019.
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, October 22, 2011.
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, Election Returns, November 19, 2011.
