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About Monique

Monique Blanco Boulet is a proven leader and a business candidate known for her integrity and effectiveness in delivering a return on investment to taxpayers. She has brought federal, state, and local resources together to transform community-focused initiatives from concept to reality. From regional flood control strategies and projects to expanding LUSFiber across Acadiana, Monique is considered a leader working across political lines to bring our tax dollars home for infrastructure and revitalization. She delivered drainage and road projects by taking the politics out of our decision-making. Monique believes in honest and transparent government that welcomes questions, feedback, and collaborations. Simply put, Monique will bring honesty, integrity, and true leadership back to Lafayette Parish.

Monique served as the CEO of the Acadiana Planning Commission (APC) and led the Acadiana Rural Fiber-to-the-home Initiative, the Acadiana Watershed Initiative, regional transportation planning, and regional economic development. In this capacity, Monique was responsible for coordinating major projects that improve life for every family in Acadiana. Before entering public service, Monique specialized in strategic business planning for a private-sector start-up oil field company.

Monique and her husband David are celebrating 30 years of marriage this year. Her daughter works for Schlumberger, her middle children are studying for careers in the energy sector, and her youngest son is a cadet at West Point. She earned her Executive MBA from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and is the daughter of Louisiana's only woman governor, the late Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, and the late Raymond "Coach" Blanco. Monique was born and raised in Acadiana. She is proud and passionate about Lafayette!

  • Republican

  • Pro-Life

  • Pro-2A

  • Pro-Energy

  • Pro-Business

  • Pro-Military

  • Devout Catholic

Monique’s Values

Monique is committed to building a community where families feel safe from crime and from flooding, growing and supporting our vibrant business environment and putting education and workforce training at the forefront of our priorities. All of this while leveraging the best of Broussard, Carencro, Duson, Lafayette, Scott and Youngsville as the hub of Acadiana and the center of culture and business growth for the state of Louisiana.

Flood Prevention

Monique understands how to develop effective watershed and drainage solutions while making smart decisions with our taxpayer money for flood protection that will actually protect us. Developing relationships with local, state and federal agencies and following process not only protects our taxpayer dollars, it brings in resources and expertise that will improve drainage and flood outcomes now and for years to come.

Safe Community

Our Mayor President must be committed to building a safe community. We must support those leading our law enforcement agencies as they build our police force and protect our citizens. Respecting, supporting and keeping politics out of the day-to-day job of our Police Chief is critical as they work to make our streets safer.

Vibrant Business Environment

Today we have extraordinary businesses built and run out of Lafayette; from those that span the world with their impact to those that make up the fabric of our day-to-day life. Our work ethic, our innovation and love of life defines what makes Acadiana a great place to do business.

Understanding the oil & gas landscape while recruiting all energy players is critical to making sure Lafayette remains a leader in the energy sector.

New emerging sectors such as advanced manufacturing and IT will play a vital role in what our future economy looks like. Monique will leverage her economic development experience to focus on the foundation Lafayette provides as the center of Acadiana and a major growth area of Louisiana.

Education & Workforce

Education and workforce training must be at the forefront of our priorities in Lafayette in order to promote stable and well-paying jobs for our people. Our future starts in our pre-schools and must be supported through our community college and university systems. Organizations like Love our Schools set an example for all to follow. We must make sure the details are taken care of, for our children and for our future.

Infrastructure & Development

The construction of the I-49 Connector, developing our gateways, and revitalizing the core of our parish are critical in guiding our future growth. As the I-49 construction project goes online, we must protect our neighborhood atmosphere, northside developments and our urban core. With strong leadership, the rebuilding of the Evangeline Thruway will set a new direction for the Northside, for downtown and for the entire Parish.

We love our parish, our cities, our people and our culture. The entryways of Louisiana Avenue, I-49, University Avenue, Ambassador Caffery, Scott and Duson should communicate our unique passion for the culture we all cherish.