Raceland Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Tony W.
Wilson
Tony W. Wilson, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Raceland in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Lonnie "JR" Cook.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Lonnie "JR" Cook
- 02Tony W. WilsonYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Tony W. Wilson has been mayor of Raceland since December 2023, after serving on the City Council.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Raceland
On the record: Tony W. Wilson
5 sourced01Appointment1 sourced position
Appointed mayor by the City Council after the previous mayor was removed (3-1, December 2023).
Own statementWSAZ · Dec 12, 2023Link
02Form of government1 sourced position
as reported by WSAZ; not a direct quote
Said he would support changing the city's form of government to give the mayor less power.
Own statementWSAZ · Dec 12, 2023Link
03Spending transparency2 sourced positions
Told the council in December 2023 that the city had come to a position of being transparent.
I believe we’ve finally come to a position where we’re being transparent, and there’s integrity once again in the City Council and in the mayor’s office, hopefully,”
Own statementWSAZ · Dec 12, 2023Link
Said in January 2024 that residents should be able to trust where their tax dollars go.
We want to make sure the people can trust where their tax dollars are going,”
Own statementWSAZ · Jan 3, 2024Link
04City priorities1 sourced position
Lists new businesses, improved infrastructure and community engagement as goals in his message on the city website.
Together, we can establish a future marked by new businesses, improved infrastructure, vibrant community engagement, and a host of new opportunities for our residents.”
Own statementCity of RacelandLink
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