Rossline Potier, candidate for Council at Large in Abbeville

My name is Rossline Potier; This is my initial campaign announcement placing my name as a candidate for the position of Council at Large with the City of Abbeville in the 2022 election.
My platform for this campaign is to bring attention to the losses the city of Abbeville is experiencing by closures of businesses in our city. Abbeville is suffering economic losses. The loss of tax revenue, equates to less resources for the community.
I grew up in this parish, Abbeville has always been a central location for shopping, eating out and other activities for families. For many years now; I have witnessed the continued closure of businesses, in addition to the lack of social settings being created for the community.
I can remember a time when our shopping centers were full on Saturday morning. On the weekends; the kids enjoyed the skating rink and movies. Comeaux park was a family hang out, where people were riding bikes, showing off their new cars, that had been purchased with local dealerships.
How can we better improve our community? Our neighboring parishes are thriving. Thus, the question arises, how can we do the same for Abbeville?
I have decided to seek office because I have not given up on Abbeville. I see the potential for progress and growth. Abbeville is a coastal community, where we have access to the Vermilion Bay and the Intracoastal Canal. There is room for economic development and job creation within our city.
It’s time to get to work and create opportunities for our citizens.
Abbeville has some of the most talented and hard- working residence within the city. Our restaurants serve quality foods and provide us with great service staff.
There have been countless times, I have heard out of towners say; they have driven to Abbeville to patronize our restaurants. We have skilled laborers, mechanics, iron men, carpenters, plumbers and landscapers, who need the work.
The people of Abbeville need a foundation. It is the responsibility of the city to create and bring the opportunities to the people.
I graduated high school at Vermilion Catholic; I continued my education at UL, completing the course to become a Paralegal in 2007. My skills include research. Abbeville is in dire need of new resources for development.
I understand Abbeville, needs a lot. I am willing to work hard, to be dedicated to help the city to find the necessary funding and opportunities to help our city with growth it needs.
I have the passion and the skills necessary to do the research that will help the council unify, to reach out to other markets, in order to bring new development and jobs for our city.
Our citizens need opportunities and jobs that will improve our economy.
By bringing the growth back to the community, Abbeville will have the potential to create a vital source of income for families living here.
Therefore, I am announcing my candidacy and asking you the voters for your support in 2022, to be seated as your next Council at Large for the City of Abbeville.