Timothy P. Kerner is an American politician serving as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from the 84th district.

[1] Tim Kerner Sr. began his career working in the shrimp industry in his home town of Jean Lafitte and later served in the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.

[3][4][5] During his tenure as mayor, Kerner led a number of important civic and infrastructure improvements, including: a visitor center, museum, 1,300-seat auditorium, library, civic center, baseball park, senior center, medical clinic, art gallery, and nature trail.

[6] A major accomplishment as mayor was the creation of the Lafitte Area Independent Levee District that eventually secured over $300 million in funds to build tidal protection levees and flood walls to protect the communities of Jean Lafitte, Lafitte, Crown Point and Barataria.

[7] Kerner was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in November 2019 and assumed office on January 13, 2020.