Kenner Fire Fighters Association- Local 1427

06/11/2026

Thank you to Joey LaHatte - City of Kenner Councilman, District 3 for standing with Kenner firefighters and bringing attention to the serious issues affecting our department.

We also thank WDSU News for helping shine a light on the concerns Kenner firefighters have continued to raise — including pay, retention, morale, firefighter health, and public safety.

Councilman LaHatte’s resolution and budget amendment are important steps toward reinstating the long-standing 2% raises for Kenner Fire Department personnel and addressing firefighter cancer screenings.

Now we are asking the public to stand with us.

Kenner residents, please watch the WDSU video, stay informed, and contact your council members to respectfully urge them to support this resolution and amendment.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/Rp-iKkpQb54?si=OUiQD4-FhCxnOSbU

Supporting this amendment means supporting firefighter retention, firefighter health, and a stronger fire department for the citizens of Kenner.

When firefighters are supported, Kenner is safer.

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06/11/2026

https://www.wdsu.com/article/kenner-firefighters-pay-council-lahatte-morris/71552086

Kenner firefighters appreciate Joey LaHatte - City of Kenner Councilman, District 3 for standing with the men and women of the Kenner Fire Department and bringing attention to this important issue.

His budget amendment would reinstate the long-standing 2% raises for Kenner Fire Department personnel and address the status of firefighter cancer screenings.

This is about firefighter retention, firefighter health, and public safety.

Kenner voters supported the fire millage because they believed it would strengthen the fire department, protect firefighter pay and benefits, and improve public safety for the citizens of Kenner.

We encourage Kenner residents to read the article, watch the video segment, stay informed, and respectfully contact their council representatives in support of this amendment.

When firefighters are supported, Kenner is stronger.

Councilwoman At Large - Division A
Kristi K. McKinney
(504) 468-7247
[email protected]

Councilman At Large - Division B
Thomas P. “Tom” Willmott
(504) 468-7252
[email protected]

Councilwoman - District One
Dee Dunn
(504) 468-7253
[email protected]

Councilman - District Two
Ronald R. “Ronnie” Scharwath
(504) 468-7248
[email protected]

Joseph F. “Joey” LaHatte, III
(504) 468-7249
Councilman - District Three
[email protected]

Councilman - District Four
George L. Branigan
(504) 468-7251
[email protected]

Councilman - District Five
Brian Brennan
(504) 468-7250
[email protected]

A Kenner councilman plans to address firefighter pay issues, citing internal management concerns and morale problems within the department.

06/10/2026

Kenner firefighters are fighting for retention, fair pay progression, and public safety.

Several council members have already shown support for amending the budget to reinstate the long-standing annual increases firefighters previously received, including an actual amendment by LaHatte.

Now we need the public’s help.

Please reach out to your council members and encourage them to vote in support of the amendment.

A stronger fire department means a safer Kenner! 💪🏻

Kristi K. McKinney
(504) 468-7247

Thomas P. “Tom” Willmott
(504) 468-7252

Dee Dunn
(504) 468-7253

Ronald R. “Ronnie” Scharwath
(504) 468-7248

Joseph F. “Joey” LaHatte, III
(504) 468-7249

George L. Branigan
(504) 468-7251

Brian Brennan
(504) 468-7250

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