KENN BARNES

SENATE DISTRICT 3

Community Advocate & Proven Leader

Attorney Kenn Barnes is a neighbor and community advocate who has spent years showing up for families across St. Bernard Parish, Gentilly, New Orleans East, and the French Quarter. A workhorse for the community, he brings energy, urgency, and forward-thinking belief that strong neighborhoods are built by supporting small businesses, attracting responsible investments, and creating good-paying jobs that people can build their lives around.

ABOUT KENN BARNES

Top Priorities

Kenn understands the district's neighborhoods, respects the voices of its residents, and is ready to do the work to move the district forward.

Kenn has seen firsthand how decisions made at the state and federal level impact families and neighborhoods right here at home. He has helped families working to stay rooted in their communities, supported local institutions, and navigated systems that too often feel disconnected from the people they are meant to serve. Kenn's experience inside state government gives him a clear understanding of how systems work, from building budgets to creating accountability that gets results. That experience is what drives the priorities he's fighting for, and why he's running to move District 3 forward.

A strong future for District 3 depends on an economy that works for the people who live here. Economic growth should help families thrive today and position District 3 for long-term success. Kenn Barnes supports forward-thinking economic policies that: • Help people secure good-paying jobs they can build a future on. • Support small businesses and entrepreneurs • Encourage responsible investment that strengthens local economies • Keep opportunity rooted in the community

Housing stability is not just a quality-of-life issue, it's an economic one. When families are forced out, neighborhoods suffer and local economies weaken. Stable housing strengthens neighborhoods, protects local businesses, and supports long-term economic growth. Kenn Barnes will work to: • Promote fair insurance practices and consumer protections • Ensure strong oversight of industries that impact housing and health • Support policies that help families stay rooted and financially stable

Education is the foundation of a strong workforce and a growing economy. Investing in young people means building a workforce ready to compete, innovate, and lead in the years ahead. Kenn Barnes supports policies that: • Expand access to early childhood education • Secure classroom and recreation resources • Strengthen pathways from school to college, careers, and skilled trades

Public safety and economic opportunity go hand in hand. Communities cannot grow without safety, and safety is strongest when people have opportunity. Safer streets mean stronger neighborhoods, thriving businesses, and a more resilient local economy. Kenn Barnes supports smart, proven approaches that: • Prevent crime before it happens • Hold systems accountable • Reduce repeat offenses • Help people return to productive, stable lives

Well-maintained neighborhoods attract families, support small businesses, and encourage responsible investment. When neighborhoods are cared for, property values stabilize, local businesses grow, and community pride flourishes. Kenn Barnes believes strong communities are built through: • Responsible use of public funds • Clear oversight and accountability • Neighborhood-focused investment and maintenance