Rep. Foil, Franklin J.

House Member

Rep. Foil, Franklin J. (R)
District# 70, Baton Rouge

Contact Information

District Office
Legislative Assistant : Margaret Nabers
Email Franklin J. Foil
Phone: (225)342-6777
Fax: (225)342-6785
Address: 320 Somerulos St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Map
Capitol House Switch Band: (225) 342-6945
Capitol House Fax: (225)342-8336

Profile

- District #: House District 1
- Party: Republican
- Caucus Membership: Capital Region Legislative Delegation
  Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation
- Occupation: Attorney
- Education: Louisiana State University, B.A., Political Science, 1987, Loyola School of Law, J.D., 1991
- Spouse: Tanja
- Year Elected: 2007
- Last Year Eligible(Term Limit): 2020
- 2007 Election
  Despite a strong showing by Metro Councilmember Pat Culbertson, a fellow Republican, and a highly-contested race that played out over the airwaves, Foil carried the district with 53% of the vote in 2007.

District Profile

Registered Voters by Parish: East Baton Rouge 100.0%
Municipalities/Communities Represented: Baton Rouge, Gardere, Oak Hills Place, Old Jefferson, Village St. George
- Louisiana Map
- District Map
- Metro Map
Economic: District 70 is a growing area in southern and southeastern Baton Rouge. It is home to a number of older neighborhoods and newer subdivisions populated by professionals and managerial workers as well as a large number of LSU faculty members. The LSU influence fades toward the eastern portion of the district, where it is changing from rural to suburban with the construction of new developments. Some of the homes along Highland Road are among the most expensive in the city. The eastern district also includes retail and commercial businesses in the high-growth areas along Perkins and Tiger Bend Roads.

Social: Most residents are middle to upper income. The southern edge of the district includes a growing area of student apartments south of LSU.

Political: The district remains strongly conservative. Despite having only 42 percent registered Republicans, the district regularly gives big backing to GOP candidates -- these are mainstream Republicans more concerned about business and fiscal issues than conservative stands on social issues. Bobby Jindal carried the district in 2003 and 2007.

Biography

- Republican Franklin J. Foil, an attorney and rookie in the state Legislature, replaces longtime House Education Chairman Carl Crane. He should immediately distinguish himself from the fray through his years in the U.S. Navy – he is a commander in the Reserves.
- But economic development issues are more likely to define his first term. He was endorsed by practically every major business group in the region. From the get-go, anticipate Foil to seek out new incentives for businesses to put on the books and land any related committee gigs that would help him accomplish his mission. On a related note, his primary argument for ethics reform is that it’s needed to attract new industry.
- Foil endorsed the Blueprint Louisiana reform agenda during the 2007 campaign. Another priority from Foil's campaign was roads and traffic, specifically the construction of a loop around Baton Rouge.
- Foil said he is also committed to implementing programs for children with special needs who need extra assistance to succeed in a traditional classroom.