Dr. Shawn Wilson
@wilsonforla
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Sr. VP National Agency Coordination Leader for T&I WSP | Former Secretary of LA DOTD & former candidate for Louisiana Gov. | Proud Husband, Dad & Papa
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That time when I was at the White House Accelerating Infrastructure Summit and
@SecretaryPete
grabs the phone and does a selfie with your iphone before you take the stage.
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Happening Now:
@USDOT
Secretary
@SecretaryPete
is in my office, and the offices of DOT Secretary’s and stakeholders across the country. “Safety, Economic Growth, Climate Change, & Equity and this administrations priority”.
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Can someone tell me why my son is going outside at 10:32 to put this in my front yard? (He just opened the box, scholarship included) And then explain why it’s such a good feeling that he will make the 5th degree for a family of 4 from
@RaginCajuns
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Also ran into
@SecretaryPete
on the Southlawn. I visited W/ 2 formers (one Republicans and one Democrat) and the current
@USDOT
Secretary today, all advocated for new investment. It happened on
@SecretaryPete
’s watch.
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Let this sink in.
@LouisianaGov
just said “21 Tornadoes have touched down in Louisiana in 24 hours”. When we left this morning to go to damaged areas, the count was only 6. Been a rough day.
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@LouisianaGov
& I are excited to stand with
@SecretaryPete
as he addresses Lake Charles about the $150M. Standing in the same place where
@POTUS
stood. Promise Made, Promise Kept!
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What a fantastic event. Thank you
@POTUS
. Thank you
@SecretaryPete
for visiting our state. I am so proud of where we are, and the impact the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is having in Louisiana.
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This race is about valuing the people of Louisiana!
We had a $2 billion deficit when Gov.
@JohnBelEdwards
took office. Now we have a $2 billion surplus.
We had many Louisianans without basic access to healthcare. Medicaid expansion has helped insure over half a million
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Tomorrow we have the chance to chart a new course. We can vote for a Louisiana that's safer, smarter, healthier, and wealthier. We can speak up for the dignity and freedoms of all Louisianans.
Or we can go backwards.
The choice is simple, Louisiana! OUR future is in the
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5 years ago today, I was made a very proud dad and Scoutmaster when my son earned his Eagle Scout Rank. As he was growing up, I was honored to teach scouts the values of citizenship including the power of the vote.
Do your part and honor the sacrifice of those who fought and
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This is how you reciprocate. Last week
@WhiteHouse
Accelerating Infrasteucture Summit, I tweeted a selfie
@SecretaryPete
took with my phone. It’s my turn, this time we are at
@aashtospeaks
Annual meeting 2022
#Selfie
&
#GroupSelfie
.
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I'm spending the night before the election the same place as a lot of you - at a high school football game! I need you to find 16 friends and vote for
#16
, Shawn Wilson, in tomorrow's election. It's our time, Louisiana, let's geaux!
Find your polling place at
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Hoping our citizens take COVID-19 seriously. I am feeling better, and working to not spread it to other people, especially vulnerable. I encourage people to be compliant to guidance wash your hands and practice social distancing.
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It started December 16, 2015 when I was named Secretary of
@La_DOTD
. It’s been an amazing ride and indescribable journey. Thanks for the memories Louisiana. Thank you
@LouisianaGov
for the opportunity to have been blessed. That’s a wrap!
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Today is Election Day, and polls are now open! With over two decades in state government, I've proven that collaboration and consistent investment drive real progress.
You can vote from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM at your local polling station. Find the polling location nearest you at
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We are dancing to the polls in New Orleans! 🎶
Grab your whole krewe and get to the polls to vote for
#16
!
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Travelers on I-10 West. Thanks for for patience. We see very little traffic on US 61 N, I-55 N, I-59 N, and I-49 N. You might want to consider those routes.
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🧵I support
@LouisianaGov
’s proposal to increase teachers and support staff pay by $3,000, and I challenge my opponents to do the same.
I’m a proud husband to a public school educator who has built up the next generation for two decades. (1/2)
#lagov
#lalege
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Had a great visit w/
@USDOT
@SecretaryPete
after his very engaging panel at
#ESSENCE2022
. We discussed family, AASHTO, and all of the exciting things happening because of IIJA. We both are married to educators, he and
@Rocki08Wilson
connected on education
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I am excited for the first televised debate of the campaign, hosted by
@WWLTV
and the
@urbanleaguela
, but disappointed that it has been marred by Jeff Landry's boycott.
Thankfully, Louisiana voters recognize Landry’s refusal to debate before the Urban League for what it is – a
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Proudest Secretary Scoutmaster moment EVER! My son Joshua earned his Eagle Scout tonight becoming Troop 271 and
@eacbsa
newest Eagle. Words can’t express the pride I have in this young man.
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The Louisiana Delegation is Deep.
@LouisianaGov
,
@mayorcantrell
,
@MayorBroome
,
@AdrianDPerkins
are all here along Mayors and leaders from across the country. It’s a whose who in civic leadership. The program is about to begin.
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I am proud to announce that
@LaDemos
has unanimously endorsed my candidacy for Governor. I am excited to add their support to a growing coalition intent on bettering Louisiana. With a united party backing a single candidate prior to qualifying for the race, we can take this
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From one Secretary to another, Happy Birthday
@SecretaryPete
.
@La_DOTD
joins in saying thanks for your leadership and hope you celebrate in Louisiana Fashion.
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Flying under the radar of today’s announcement of the $150M MEGA grant is
@La_DOTD
acceptance of
@SecretaryPete
National Roadway Safety Strategy Call to Action. We are committed to reducing fatalities by using electronic speed enforcement in a critical safety corridor on I-10.
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Get ready
@LouisianaGov
is driving me in an electric vehicle. Zero to Speed limit in 3 seconds. I have my seatbelt on, he doesn’t get to drive too much these days.
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This is a month for all to have pride, no matter what your gender identity, sexuality, or preferred pronouns are. I support our LGBTQ+ community and as Governor I will work to ensure that every Louisianan finds equality and fairness in their pursuit of opportunity in our state.
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This election is about our movement for change, and creating a Louisiana that works for everyone in every community. We deserve a government that works for us - not against us.
The future of Louisiana is at stake. Women’s rights, healthcare, voting rights, education, support
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From our Campaign Manager, Brandin Campbell:
“While Jeff Landry did what he does best and hid from voters tonight, Dr. Shawn Wilson continued to show up, lead, and lay out the framework for a safer, smarter, healthier and wealthier Louisiana. As he has since day one, Shawn spoke
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On June 17th, 25 years ago, we said “I do”. It was the right answer to all of life’s questions. It’s a wonderful Anniversary celebration.
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🧵In Louisiana, four Black mothers die for every White mother. This disparity is due to a wide range of factors such as lower quality healthcare, structural racism, implicit bias from healthcare
providers, and underlying chronic conditions.
This crisis needs immediate action.
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I am honored that my candidacy for Governor has been endorsed by
@The_Gambit
.
In their glowing write-up of my positions, goals, and experience, they highlighted my platform that puts people over politics, prioritizes collaborative, common sense leadership and fights for the
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65 years ago today, the streetcars and buses of New Orleans were desegregated, and the “race screens” that relegated Black residents and tourists to the back were removed. As a result, people who were determined to divide us and segregationist legislators quickly passed laws to
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Honored to welcome
@USDOT
@SecretaryPete
to keynote the
@aashtospeaks
2022 Washington Briefing. Guess what we are discussing……you guessed it. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, IIJA signed by
@POTUS
.
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Louisiana is well behind other states when it comes to integrating our educational system with our workforce needs. By the time students reach high school, they should be aware of all their post-secondary options.
If they want to go to college, we have great institutions of
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As a native son of New Orleans, I am honored to announce an additional five legislators from the GNO area have thrown their support behind my campaign.
Thank you to State Senator
@RoyceDuplessis
and State Representatives
@RepKyleGreen
,
@Lyons4leader
,
@RepNewell99
and
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I am grateful to announce that
@CedricRichmond
has endorsed my candidacy for Louisiana Governor. Cedric has spent over 20 years directly representing the interests of the people of New Orleans and Louisiana as a Representative in the Louisiana House and then the US House of
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Today I am on my patio for a 3rd day being symptom free of COVID-19 so Tasha Cobbs Put A Praise On It.
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Today we celebrate 28 years of marriage. Thank you
@Rocki08Wilson
for the love, friendship, & support. You have been an amazing First Lady for me and our family all these years. You will make an excellent First Lady for all of Louisiana.
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The Wilson Wave is growing and I'm proud to have small-town support from all over the beautiful state of Louisiana.
From Cheneyville to Haynesville to Donaldsonville, your trusted Mayors have put their trust in me to be the best Governor Louisiana has seen.
Let's keep the
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🧵I’m proud to have Gov.
@JohnBelEdwards
’ endorsement, & Rocki & I are so grateful for the support from him &
@FirstLadyOfLA
.
The Gov. & I have a lot in common – our love of the outdoors, a passion to make LA better, & we both married up by marrying educators.
#lagov
#lalege
Today, I’m proud to endorse
@wilsonforla
. When I was elected Governor, the only person I wanted to serve as your Transportation Secretary was Shawn Wilson. Shawn's reputation speaks for itself. He's spent his career bringing people together to accomplish the most difficult tasks.
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I had the chance to visit with a true change marker,
@DNC
Chair
@harrisonjaime
.
We are looking forward to working together to make history, but more importantly, to make positive differences in the lives of ALL Louisianians.
He congratulated me on receiving the unanimous
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I am committed to personally and professionally bringing people together. That's how I've gotten things done for Louisiana under both Republican and Democratic leadership for the last 25 years.
That's how I will move Louisiana forward as your next Governor, by bringing people
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In order to make Louisiana safer, smarter, healthier, and wealthier, we have to turn out the vote for the candidate who will move our state forward. I am proud to be that candidate, and I am ready to fight for the Louisiana your family deserves.
You can chip in to help us keep
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My message is resonating with your trusted representatives. I am honored to have the support and endorsement of three of New Orleans' boldest changemakers, State Reps
@Aimee4nola
,
@votelandry
, and
@DeeBoydBroker
.
With powerful and passionate people supporting me, I know we can
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I am honored to announce that
@LouisianaWeekly
, one of the oldest, most influential Black-run newspapers in history, has endorsed me for Governor.
I am grateful they recognized my commitment to empowering the people of Louisiana.
Early voting starts this Saturday!
#lalege
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Please don’t attempt to travel in Southeast Louisiana until an all clear is issued by law enforcement authorities. We are clearing paths but lots of trees and lines.
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“The stakes couldn’t be higher and the choice couldn’t be more clear!” - Gov.
@JohnBelEdwards
Early voting starts September 30th.
Join Gov. Edwards and myself to keep Louisiana moving forward by voting Shawn Wilson for Governor.
#lalege
#lagov
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I am proud to announce that
@notribune
, the first Black daily newspaper in the United States, has endorsed my candidacy for Louisiana Governor.
I’ll be the first Black governor elected in Louisiana, but I’m running to be the best Governor we’ve ever had! 💯
Vote early this
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I am honored to be unanimously endorsed by the Louisiana
@AFLCIO
, a democratically elected body dedicated to represent the interests of working people at the state and local level.
“Shawn Wilson has a strong, reliable record supporting the hard working men and women of
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North Louisiana and the Divine 9 have been showing their support throughout this campaign because they know I will serve ALL of Louisiana.
I'm committed to collaborating with stakeholders across our great state to move Louisiana forward.
Make your voice heard - Election Day is
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Today’s decision does not mark victory for Louisiana and is understandably painful. When we are divided as Louisianans we all lose. The medical impacts of this decision are well documented from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association and I believe
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There's nothing quite like the campaign trail,
you never who you'll meet, what you'll learn, or the
lives you'll touch. I'm grateful to have crisscrossed this
state for seven months and met so many Louisianans
who are ready for the next level. Let's unlock our
future, together.
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I have been blessed to have been mentored by this exceptional lady and her husband Coach. Be it personal, political, or issues of faith, her wise counsel has made me a better man, husband, father, & public servant. Rest in his arms.
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🧵
@RepTroyCarter
and I, as well as our families, have a long history of working together to bring about positive change for our state. It's because of his support of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act…
#lalege
#lagov
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This is a victory for voting rights across the country.
LA’s population isn’t reflected in the gerrymandered maps we’re operating under. Let’s get swift corrective action. Our state is 33% Black, and deserves 1/3 representation in Congress!
#lalege
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This campaign is built off the work of Louisiana giants like
@SenLandrieu
, Senator John Breaux, and Congressman
@troyc4Congress
. Thank you all for your leadership and guidance.
Who's ready to join us in the fight for the future of Louisiana?✋🏾
#lalege
#lagov
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I began last Thursday's debate by breaking down how I will address crime and improve public safety as Governor. It will take an increased investment in law enforcement, education, mental health, reentry programs, and more.
But it also starts with showing up and engaging with
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Labor unions are workers' rights in action and I am proud to be firmly pro-union and grateful to have the support of so many unions, including the Louisiana AFL-CIO. Unions prove that by working together for the collective good, we can accomplish wonderful things for hardworking
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Louisiana does not have to be ranked last.
I’ve spent my career bringing people together from all walks of life to enact real change. I’m going to need Republicans, Democrats, Independents, and everyone in between. We CAN find common ground and reasonable solutions.
#lalege
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In Louisiana, we're at our best when we put divisive politics aside. My life's work has been to bring people together, to bridge divides, and find common ground.
Let's do this, Louisiana!
Early Voting runs September 30th through October 7th. Find your polling location at
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I’ve been married to my wife, Rocki for 28 years. She’s an educator, so I know first hand the plight many of our teachers face.
If you talk about paying at the Southern regional average, you're just paying at the top of the bottom half.
We need to develop a system that
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This week we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the historic March on Washington, a defining moment in the civil rights movement. While the march itself did not result in immediate change, it was a watershed moment for progress and for our society. While we still have much work to
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Stand up, Louisiana! Saturday kicks off early voting – an opportunity to shape our state's future.
With 25 years of dedicated public service, I know the strength of unity.
Together, let's embark on a journey to build a brighter Louisiana. Geaux Vote!
Learn more at
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Governor John Bel Edwards takes the oath of office for a second time.
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What a great conversation yesterday. There is alignment b/w the federal
@USDOT
, state
@aashtospeaks
, local government
@leagueofcities
@usmayors
, & the engineering private sector partners
@ASCETweets
@ACEC_National
that support government work in infrastructure.
“Let’s do everything, do it better, do it all together and do it NOW” - Maria Lehman,
@ASCETweets
president-elect, on today’s infrastructure implementation panel with
@SecretaryPete
@MayorHancock
and
@onevisionary
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I am so proud to announce my plans as the next Governor of our beautiful state. While some of my opponents fight amongst themselves and refuse to debate, I am rolling up my sleeves to fight for the hard working people of Louisiana.
My platform presents solutions to issues that
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Our hospitality workers regularly interface with the millions of tourists who help bolster Louisiana's economy each year.
These workers represent our state and should be adequately compensated for their service to Louisiana.
As Governor, I will work to ensure ALL workers make
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In Louisiana, we're at our best when we put divisive politics aside. My life's work has been to bring people together, to bridge divides, and find common ground.
Let's do this, Louisiana!
Early voting starts today! And will run through October 7th (minus Sunday).
Find your
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