From the Desk of the Parish President The New Year is a time of reflection, traditions, resolutions
and
beginnings.
It
new is
an
incredible opportunity to look back on the growth and challenges of 2023, while setting new goals and plans for 2024. I am proud to share the 2023 accomplishments of Team Tammany, the employees of St. Tammany Parish Government, which were made with one vision in mind: to provide a better tomorrow for our citizens. My administration set a second consecutive record investment in our infrastructure, totaling $44 million in our roads, bridges and drainage.
Abita Springs International Film Festival WRITTEN BY EVETTE RANDOLPH
The Abita Springs International Film Festival (ASIFF) will provide the rare
Fiona McQuinn, Sheridan Philipp, Evette Randolph, Jessica Montalvo, and Bob Krieger.
Our employees pushed forward a first-ever Parishwide Drainage Plan. We broke ground on the largest water utility infrastructure initiative in parish history, which benefits 10,000 citizens
was for her documentary “The Gift: A Brief History of Stop Motion.”
in the Slidell area. For 2024, we have initiated a third consecutive
opportunity to experience local, national
Evette Randolph is an actress who has
and international films in one setting. The
performed in films, commercials, and TV
films will be shown along with a celebrity
shows that includes AMC’s Mayfair Witches.
This New Year in St. Tammany brings many
panel,
and
She has written and directed two short
new elected officials, especially on the Parish
musical entertainment at the three day
films and six local commercials. Evette is
Council. I look forward to cooperating and
event. ASIFF’s board of film professionals,
a successful event coordinator and part
collaborating with them, as we work together to
three of which are women, are excited
owner of The Magnolia Supper Club.
put our citizens’ needs first.
theatrical
performances,
about the inaugural festival.
record-breaking investment in our infrastructure, totaling more than $50 million parishwide.
Not to be outdone by the women, Bob
Throughout my first term, four tenets
Fiona McQuinn is a writer/director,
Krieger is an award winning filmmaker
have supported my administration: proper
actress, and teacher. She trained at Arvold
and editor. He is also a teacher and
planning, infrastructure investment, economic
Warner Studio, The Working Actors Studio,
Technology Director at Christ Episcopal.
development and improving our quality of life.
and the NYU Tisch Filmmakers Program.
Sheridan Philippe is an award winning
For the next four years, we will build on those
Fiona is the President of Tri-Legacy Films,
film director. His films have been official
guidelines, while providing for today, tomorrow
a production company she formed with
selections in nearly sixty film festivals
and the next generation.
business partners Michael Anglin and
across the world.
Paul Tuger.
ASIFF premieres at the Abita Springs Town
be one of my most humbling honors. From my
Serving as your Parish President continues to
Jessica Montalvo is a film scholar and
Hall on January 12-14, 2024. The festival
family to yours, I sincerely wish you all a Happy
art educator for the St. Tammany Parish
includes films, cocktail receptions, and
New Year with much joy and prosperity.
School District. In the past fifteen years
ends Sunday with an awards ceremony.
she has directed many award winning
For
short films. One of her favorite awards
abitaspringsinternationalfilmfestival.org.
information
and
tickets,
go
to
Mike Cooper St. Tammany Parish President January 2024 | Sophisticated Woman 39
