DeVillier eyes House speaker role

By Myra Miller on Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Looks to be a force for unification
  • State Rep. Phillip DeVillier in his office at DeVillier House Movers and Leveling on U.S. 190 east of Eunice. DeVillier is unopposed for a third term as District 41 representative. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
    State Rep. Phillip DeVillier in his office at DeVillier House Movers and Leveling on U.S. 190 east of Eunice. DeVillier is unopposed for a third term as District 41 representative. (Photo by Harlan Kirgan)
    By Harlan Kirgan Editor State Rep. Phillip DeVillier says he wants to become speaker of the House to bring its members together. “The first thing I realized when I was elected was you have 105 House members ... and all those members, whether we agree with their politics or not, are good people,” he said. DeVillier, a Republican from Eunice, says he has a great relationship with Rep. Dust...

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