Tim Kerner Jr.
A Proven Leader Who Delivers for You
Meet Tim Kerner, Jr.
Tim Kerner Jr. will fight for you and for the Westbank. Born in Lafitte with deep roots in Barataria, Crown Point, and Lower Lafitte, he understands the proud culture of the Westbank—because it’s his own.
Experience and preparation make effective leadership. As Mayor of Jean Lafitte, a town with limited resources, Tim has led through crisis after crisis—devastating hurricanes, bridge collapses, wildfires, and even a blizzard. With the weight of a town on his shoulders, he secured over $200 million for protective levees, fought FEMA for $68 million to rebuild a high-performing school, and cleared storm debris to restore lives—all while winning another “Cleanest City” award, maintaining a $1 million surplus, and never raising taxes or taking on debt.
Tim doesn’t just sit in an office—he works side by side with the people he serves. Whether filling sandbags during storms, clearing roads after disasters, or fighting for crucial funding, he believes public officials should work as hard as the communities they represent. He knows the struggles families face every day, and they can’t afford on-the-job training. They need a leader who can deliver on day one.
A new-generation leader, Tim is committed to creating good jobs, ensuring fair opportunities, and strengthening every community—so that both his generation and his young daughter’s can proudly call Jefferson Parish home.