Vote for Julie for Public Service Commissioner, District 2

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JULIE’S PLAN TO POWER LOUISIANA 

As our next Public Service Commissioner, Julie Quinn will: 

  • Protect consumer rates and pass-through spending 

  • Work towards Louisiana’s energy independence

  • Hold utility companies accountable for creating and maintaining a resilient grid

  • Rein in unnecessary utility company spending that results in rising utility rates

  • Oppose liberal-thinking Green New Deal initiatives that are unrealistic and costly

  • Expand the sale of energy created in LA to other states, resulting in a surplus passed on to the consumer

  • Explore micro-nuclear facilities to lower utility rates

  • Require in-person customer service centers

  • Replace Louisiana’s non-compliant, poorly maintained water systems

  • Transition to water delivery systems that meet or exceed high-quality standards

  • Promote transparency in billing

  • Be accessible and responsive to consumers

  • The goals of the Public Service Commission are as follows: Promulgate and enforce reasonable and transparent rules, regulations, and procedures for the fair and effi- cient regulation of public utilities and common carriers, and for carrying out constitutional and legislative mandates in the State of Louisiana.

  • The Louisiana Public Service Commission regulates areas of the Motor Carrier, Telecommunications, Electric, Gas, Water and Sewerage industries.

  • The Louisiana Public Service Commission has jurisdiction over non-municipally owned and/or operated utilities providing electric, water, wastewater, natural gas, and telecommunication services, as well as all the electric cooperatives in Louisiana.

About Julie

Former State Senator Julie Quinn is an attorney specializing in business law and governmental affairs. With over 35 years of experience, she is AV-Preeminent, rated by Martindale Hubbell through anonymous reviews by peers and the judiciary in legal knowledge and ethics. Julie advises Louisiana businesses on employment matters, contracts, and litigation. Her clients include a wide range of industries, including commercial landlords, developers, logistic companies, software developers, and physicians. She also represents Livingston Parish in zoning and land use matters.

As a former school board member, Julie created the first magnet school in Jefferson Parish, paving the way for the highly successful magnet school system. As State Senator, Julie chaired Judiciary A, the largest committee in the legislature overseeing laws relating to the judicial branch, clerks of court, the Louisiana Civil Code, and numerous other fields. As a freshman state senator, Julie passed a constitutional amendment protecting public education funding. She blazed a trail for reforms in education, ethics, law, government spending, and transparency.

Julie made the decision to leave public office in 2012, prioritizing the upbringing of her two young sons and shaping their futures over politics. Now, with both of her children grown and thriving in business, Julie is once again ready to put her skills and perseverance to work for Louisiana. Her return to public service is a testament to her unwavering commitment to the state and her ability to balance personal and professional responsibilities.

Julie is a dynamic and independent thinker who is always eager to solve problems and move Louisiana forward. Her diverse roles as a School Board Member, Senator, Judiciary Chair, Attorney, Adjunct Professor in Law, Wife, and Mother, all contribute to her unique set of skills and experiences. Julie’s credentials are not just impressive, they are a testament to her lifetime of experience in politics and government relations, and her unwavering passion for bettering our state. These qualities make her an exceptional choice for Public Service Commissioner.

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

  • Founder, Quinn Law, APLC (2009 – Present)

  • Adjunct Professor, Loyola University School of Law (2011)

  • Louisiana State Senator, Senate, District 6 (Elected 2005, Re-elected 2008 – 2012)

  • School Board Member, Jefferson Parish School Board, District 6 (Elected 2001, Re-elected 2002 – 2006)

  • General Counsel, Decatur Hotel Collection (1996 – 2001)

  • Attorney, McGlinchey Stafford (1992 – 1996)

EDUCATION

  • Loyola University School of Law, Law Review, Moot Court Graduate (1992)

  • Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Arts Broadcast Journalism, Minor in Political Science (1989)

HONORS 

  • AV-Preeminent Rated, Martindale Hubbell 

  • “Woman of the Year”, Lymphoma Society

  • Top Women Lawyers in Country 

  • Top Zoning Lawyers in Country 

  • Alliance for Good Government, Legislator of the Year 

  • Louisiana Family Forum, Outstanding Family Advocate 

  • Gambit Reader’s Choice, Best State Senator 

  • Louisiana Family Forum, Outstanding Family Advocate 

  • United States Humane Society, Legislator of the Year 

  • Louisiana Nurse Anesthetists, Legislator of the Year 

  • Louisiana Family Forum, Hall of Fame Award 

  • Louisiana Orthopedist Association, Legislator of the Year 

  • Louisiana Chiropractic Association, Legislator of the Year 

  • Louisiana Childcare Association, Senator of the Year 

  • Louisiana Family Forum, Hall of Fame Award 

  • Who’s Who Among Women in Politics 

  • Prix d’Elegance, Woman of Fashion 

  • Times Picayune, Loving Cup Selection Committee  

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY 

  • LA Judicial Council 

  • LA Law Institute 

  • Attorney’s Fee Review Board 

  • LA Citizens Property Insurance Board 

  • LA Child Support Guidelines Review Committee 

  • LA State Bar Exam Grader 

  • Continuing Legal Education, Instructor 

  • LA Bar Foundation 

  • Baton Rouge Bar Association 

  • Greater Baton Rouge Realtors Association 

  • Louisiana Bar Association 

  • Federal Bar Association 

  • U.S. Supreme Court, Admitted 

  • Admitted - LA Eastern, Middle and Western Districts 

  • 2016 Republican Nat’l Convention, Alt. Delegate (Trump) 

  • 2004 Republican Nat’l Convention, Delegate, Credential Committee Member (Bush) 

  • Republican Attorney General’s Association