Joseph Anthony "Joe" Stagni is an American politician and chiropractor serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 92nd district. He assumed office on April 10, 2017.

Joe Stagni
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
from the 92nd district
Assumed office
April 10, 2017
Preceded byTom Willmott
Personal details
Born
Joseph Anthony Stagni
Political partyRepublican
EducationNicholls State University (BS)
Texas Chiropractic College (DC)

Early life and education

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A native of Kenner, Louisiana, Stagni graduated from John Curtis Christian School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Nicholls State University and a Doctor of Chiropractic from the Texas Chiropractic College.[1]

Career

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Outside of politics, Stagni works as a chiropractor. He also served as a member of the Kenner City Council.[2] Stagni was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in a 2017 special election. He also serves as vice chair of the House Municipal, Parochial and Cultural Affairs Committee.[3] As a member of the House, Stagni voted to uphold Governor John Bel Edwards's veto of a bill that would prevent transgender athletes from competing on sports teams that match their gender identity.[4][5] In February 2022, a recall petition was filed against Stagni with the secretary of state of Louisiana.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "State Representative Joseph A. Stagni". house.louisiana.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
  2. ^ VARGAS, RAMON ANTONIO. "Ex-Kenner councilman Joe Stagni wins state House District 92 race". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
  3. ^ "Joe Stagni". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
  4. ^ Paterson, Blake. "A Kenner Republican bucked his party on a transgender sports bill. Some constituents want him gone". The Advocate. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
  5. ^ Poche, Kaylee. "'No reason we should be bullying them': GOP Rep. Stagni on voting against anti-trans sports bill". NOLA.com. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
  6. ^ "A Recall Petition Was Filed Yesterday Against State Rep Joe Stagni". The Hayride. 2022-02-24. Retrieved 2022-05-05.