Mike Yenni strongly supported Public Work’s efforts in acquiring a very low interest loan of $22 million dollars from the LADEQ that will aid in the funding improvements to the City’s archaic sewer system. He was also instrumental in convincing the City Council of the importance of increasing the sewerage user fee to ensure a funding source to pay off the sewerage loan.

Mike worked closely with all City Departments, the owners and administrators of the Esplanade Mall, and Macy’s to ensure the return of Macy’s Department Store after Hurricane Katrina. Bringing businesses into the City of Kenner has always been one of his top priorities. He is proud to have been instrumental in the campaign to bring a new Target to the Esplanade Mall. It is scheduled to opening the Summer of 2011.

In September 2008, Mike led the administration through the enactment of the new emergency plan when Hurricane Gustav threatened to devastate the Kenner area. Although the City was spared from major catastrophic damage, Mike worked continuously with Entergy to quickly restore power to businesses and residences. He worked to ensure public safety as he collaborated with the police and fire departments throughout this effort. Finally, he worked with the City’s sewerage contract to stabilize the sewer system which suffered many setbacks due to power outages. All of these efforts were made to secure the City of Kenner and ensure the safety of its citizens as they began to return home.

In his first 100 days as Mayor, Mike has focused heavily on the sewerage problems that plague the City. He successfully convinced the City Council to pass a user fee increase to pay for improvements to the system. Mayor Yenni’s next major goal, as promised throughout his campaign, is to properly fund the police and fire departments and ensure the safety and quality of life for Kenner’s citizens for years to come.

Mike is a proud member of the United States Naval Reserve. He received a Direct Commission as an Ensign in the Public Affairs Community in March of 2010. Mike resides at 15 Rue St. Louis, Kenner, Louisiana 70065, with his Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Bella. He and his fiancee, Michelle Swanner, will be married in May of 2011.