Michael Echols

RLouisiana State Representative, District 14 (Chairman, House Republican Delegation)

Michael Echols is a Louisiana State Representative for District 14, businessman and developer from Monroe who chairs the House Republican Delegation. He leads Echo Development, which has revitalized historic properties in North Louisiana, and hosts a radio show, "Echols at 8." He is running for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District on public safety, energy and jobs, and reducing federal spending.[2]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

On the record — official actions

actionServes as Louisiana State Representative for District 14 and Chairman of the House Republican Delegation.[2]

Positions on the issues

SupportsIncrease police funding and staffing
Pledges to use federal tools to put more officers on the street and support law enforcement.[2]
“I'll use federal tools to put more officers on the street, support law enforcement, and go after repeat violent offenders.”

In their words — priorities

Says Washington has failed on public safety and pledges to use federal tools to put more officers on the street and target repeat violent offenders.[2]
Wants to cut regulation and expand energy production, including oil and gas and data infrastructure along the I-20 corridor.[2]
Pledges to rein in federal spending, saying Washington "spends too much, wastes too much, and puts Americans last."[2]

Background

Leads Echo Development, a real-estate development company that has revitalized historic properties across North Louisiana, including The Hotel Monroe.[2]
Serves as Louisiana State Representative for District 14 and as Chairman of the House Republican Delegation.[2]

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