Rep. White, Mack "Bodi" (R)
District# 64, Denham Springs

• District # 64: House District 1
• Party: Republican
• Caucus Membership: Capital Region Legislative Delegation
  Louisiana Republican Legislative Delegation
  Louisiana Rural Caucus
• Occupation:
• Education: Southeastern Louisiana University, B.A., Criminal Justice; Loyola University, New Orleans, Post Graduate Studies, Criminal Justice
• Spouse:Robin
• Year Elected: 2003
• Last Year Eligible(Term Limit):2016
• 2007 Election
In the 2007 election White won by besting two opponents.

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• Economic: Zachary and the rural communities of Pride, Central, Watson and a portion of Livingston Parish make up District 64. It stretches across the most sparsely populated parts of Livingston and East Baton Rouge Parish. Roughly half the registered voters come from each of the two parishes. District 64 is a suburban, bedroom community to which people come home from jobs in nearby cities. Most of the district’s resident work in the nearby petrochemical corridor, in state government buildings or in plants such as Georgia Pacific.
• A few gravel and rock businesses have taken root on the area along the Amite River, but for the most part there are few industry or corporate jobs available. A few small commercial businesses dot the district’s landscape, and there are still remnants of what was a boom area for agriculture. District 64’s open areas make parts of it perfect for cattle pastures, and Pride is still the business home of two small dairies.
• Social: Despite the overwhelming influence of Catholicism in South Louisiana, District 64 is solidly Protestant. The religious aspect plays a dominant role in influencing social decisions and behavior. Most residents are middle- to upper-class, and the registered voters are predominantly white.
• Political: Although the voters’ registration numbers don’t necessarily reflect it (51% Democrats in 2004), District 64 is a stronghold for Republicans who lean to the right. Time and time again, constituents seem to choose candidates who are religious-minded and socially conservative. Zachary just began its own school system, and in February 2007, it was voted the number one system in the state by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Livingston school system has grown 22% in less than 10 years and is known throughout the state for its consistently high levels of student achievement.

• During his first term as a political newcomer, in which Mack "Bodi" White won the seat vacated by Rep. Tony Perkins, he helped pass legislation that created the independent Central Community School District in East Baton Rouge Parish. He also helped procure firefighting equipment for several fire departments in East Baton Rouge Parish and Livingston Parishes. Look for White to continue to serve as a leader in the House.
• As a member of the budget-drafting Appropriations Committee, he’ll play a central role in how the state approaches its forecasted shortfalls. While White invests a great deal of resources in local transportation needs, he’s also a heavy hitter when it comes to criminal justice. In 2010, he’s expected to address and expound upon the state law that defines hallucinogenic substances and study the method in which grand juries are selected.
• Cognizant of the transportation needs of his growing district, White helped to secure funding to overlay Plank Road from Baker to La. 64 in Zachary, prioritized funding for improvements of the La. 1019 and La. 16 intersection in Watson and the resurfacing of La. 1019. He sponsored a bill which protects government whistleblowers from being fired or demoted for reporting illegal or unfair activities in their office. White also supported and lobbied for legislators to disclose information on their financial dealings and for mandated ethics training for all legislative officials. In his new term, which he won by besting two opponents, White said, he prefers budget cuts of between 5 to 7%, rather that rolling back tax cuts or credits. He also does not want to abolish charity hospitals, but would prefer opening more out-patient facilities.