of Jena: “In announcing my candidacy for re-election, I would like to first pause and thank the citizens of Jena for allowing me to serve as one of your council members for the past 24 years. “We have made a lot of progress in moving Jena forward during this time, including additions to the Jena Fire Department, keeping the Jena Police Department well staffed and equipped, undertook major street projects for upgrades and overlay, and made many other improvements in town.