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C. Denise Marcelle is a lifelong resident of District 7, and has been involved in many community service organizations that serve the District. She is a 1977 graduate of Capital Senior High School, and received her BA from Southern University in Criminal Justice. She attended LSU to become a licensed Notary Public on December 6, 2000. Denise currently works as a legal assistant to Attorney Gail Horne Ray, where she has been employed for over 30 years. She attends Disciples Outreach Ministry where she serves on Ministerial Staff. Denise is the mother of two  and Grandmother of nine. Councilwoman Marcelle’s Legislative Aid is Jenetta Hills.

Denise has been involved with the following Community Service Organizations:

M.A.P.I.T. (Making A Positive Impact Together,  former Member / President

Gus Young Non-Violence, former member

Gus Young Action Committee, former member

Convention Business Bureau

Ladies of Purpose Vice-Chairperson

League of Women Voters on Baton Rouge

Advocate for a Better Transit System

Advocate for Stop the Violence

Honors

Polaris Award, 2007

NAACP Trailblazer Award for Outstanding Community Service, 2011

Omega Psi Phi Community Activist of the Year Award, 2010

Outstanding Supporter Award recipient Capital High Academy, 2010-2011

My Platform

Supports Funding to Faith Based and Non-Profit Organizations that provide Human Services to those most in need

Supports Small, Large, and Disadvantaged Business Development Incentives

Supports the Preservation of Southern University and LSU Flagship Agenda

Supports Funding for Arts, Culture, and Music

Supports the Development of Affordable Housing and Elimination of Blighted Properties

Supports Public Schools and School Choices

Supports Access and Quality Public and Private Healthcare System