Re-Elect
Steady, hands on leadership for clean water, reliable power, drained streets, and parks for our families.
The Record
Most of what keeps a city running is buried, wired, or piped. The highlights below are followed by the complete record, organized by department.
A new clarifier replaced a system more than 50 years old and brought the plant its first automation through a SCADA control system for safer, more stable operation. A new lime hopper and other equipment upgrades further improve the quality of Rayne's drinking water. The project was financed through the Louisiana Department of Health Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund and the EPA.
A 400 KW natural gas generator at the water plant (2020) and a 350 KW natural gas generator at the sewer plant (2021) keep both plants running around the clock in any emergency.
Corrected flooding that lasted more than 30 years on Azalea Drive and in the East Butler subdivisions, and in the Barbara Street and John Drive neighborhoods through the $1 million Barbara Street Pump Station Force Main Project.
As a city with its own electric system, Rayne relies on continuous upgrades to its substations and on city crews who restore power after every storm.
Rayne Brickyard Park is a project that began in 2017 on donated land. The park will feature a 14 acre stocked fishing pond, an 1,800 foot walking track, a 16 by 65 foot safety wharf, an 80 by 240 foot paved parking lot, and a 60 by 80 foot covered pavilion with air conditioned restrooms. Exercise equipment for seniors is planned for the near future. The park will give families of every generation a place to fish, exercise, and gather for reunions, birthdays, and music events on a site that is part of Rayne's history.
Mayor Robichaux assisted efforts to recover the historic Bunche Library, Rayne's first African American library, opened in 1953 to encourage literacy. A city sponsored historic marker now honors it as a symbol of unity and progress.
Select a category to see the work completed since 2014.
I have a comprehensive plan for infrastructure upgrades for electrical, sewer, and water, which is much needed. Mayor Chuck Robichaux
Meet Chuck
Chuck Robichaux leads City Hall the way Rayne expects: hands on, close to the work, and present at ribbon cuttings, classroom visits, council meetings, and job sites across town. He has always shown up, often when people least expect him to.
As a dedicated member of the Louisiana Municipal Association, he has helped other communities with guidance and training and partnered with them to secure resources for Rayne, building relationships and allies across the state. The American Public Power Association has called on him to lobby in Washington, D.C. for lower utility rates and better service, and the connections he has made continue to open new funding opportunities for Rayne.
Mayor Robichaux is always ready to help Rayne's churches, schools, and neighboring communities with whatever they need, whether that is support, advice, or time to share and trade ideas. He also stays in touch with retired mayors and learns from what worked during their time in office, so Rayne keeps moving forward. The goal is a city known as clean and safe, with a good police department, good schools, and now better housing.
Business is following. New construction on The Boulevard includes a shopping center with three spaces ready for new businesses, and a building near City Hall has one more. In the historic downtown district, new shops selling crafts, memorabilia, and secondhand goods are opening. Rayne welcomes more, and the city is preparing for the growth that SpaceX and other new opportunities will bring.
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
For three terms, I have had the honor and privilege of serving the people of Rayne as your Mayor. Throughout that time, my administration has stayed focused on improving our community, addressing infrastructure needs, maintaining responsible city finances, supporting our employees, and preparing Rayne for the future.
Serving as Mayor has taught me that city government is far more complex than spotting a problem and proposing a quick fix. Every day brings responsibilities involving state and federal requirements, budgets, construction, insurance, personnel, negotiations, and emergencies, along with the difficult task of separating what we want from what our city truly needs.
A mayor must also be available. That means answering and returning calls, listening to citizens, working with employees and professionals, and approaching difficult situations with compassion, fairness, patience, and common sense.
Fiscal responsibility remains central to how I govern. I believe Rayne must protect its financial reserves, prepare for emergencies, keep funds available to match state and federal grants, and spend with discipline so the City can meet its obligations even when unexpected problems arise.
Rayne is more than the city I serve. It is my home, and I have lived here all my life. I know our history, I appreciate those who built the community we inherited, and I care deeply about the future we leave to the next generation.
When my years of public service are judged, I hope to be remembered as a Mayor who could be trusted, who worked hard, who gave back, who made difficult decisions when necessary, who valued transparency, and who treated people with dignity, fairness, and compassion.
Most of all, I want my service to have made a meaningful difference in the lives of the people of Rayne.
I humbly ask for your vote and support to keep Rayne moving forward for four more years.
Vote #110 on November 3rd
Recognition
Community Achievement Award for Exceptional Merit in Community Improvement, presented with the Louisiana Municipal Association, Louisiana Economic Development, and LIDEA.
Elected vice chairman of the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority board of directors by fellow member cities.
Chosen by fellow members to lead the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority, the joint power agency for 17 Louisiana cities that run their own electric systems.
Giving Back
By his own choice, Mayor Robichaux has not taken a city vehicle, city fuel, or city health insurance during his three terms, saving taxpayers an estimated $300,000 or more.
When the budget fell short, he personally donated materials and supplies to finish the former YMBC building for the boxing club and the future GED classroom.
Over the years he has personally funded scholarships for local pageant winners.
The Next Four Years
The upgrades started under Mayor Robichaux are long term investments. The 2026 to 2027 budget plan keeps them moving on schedule.
Careful, conservative spending made room in this year's budget for a 3% raise for city workers and police officers and a 1.5% raise for department heads. Mayor Robichaux will keep managing the budget carefully so yearly raises can continue for the people who keep Rayne running.
Rayne's Next Opportunity
SpaceX is making an exciting new $100 billion investment in Starbase Louisiana at Pecan Island in Vermilion Parish, expected to bring more than 3,000 jobs. Rayne sits at Exit 87 on I-10, a straight shot to Pecan Island through Kaplan. That gives our city as good a chance as anyone to benefit, both for residents who want to work there and for new families looking for a place to live. Rayne is a safe place to raise a family, with good schools, and every public school in Rayne is a Leader in Me school.
In the Community
Provides a meal for Rayne High School players and coaches before the Homecoming game every year.
Attends special occasions and celebrations to honor Rayne's hometown heroes.
Supports the Leader in Me school program and provides special treats for the students every year.
Cooks a meal each year for local priests and pastors as a thank you for their service.
Cooks and serves a meal at the local veterans home once a year.
Supports local schools, churches, and community programs and events through a structured legal process.
Re-Elect Chuck Robichaux · Mayor
“The right choicefor Rayne!”
Vote #110
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This is an important election, and turnout is expected to be low, so every vote counts even more. Please vote, and bring your family and friends with you. Vote early if you can. You never know what might come up on Election Day to delay you or keep you from the polls.