Abita Springs Board of Aldermen · Nov 3, 2026

Stewart "ManyLightnings"
Eastman

Stewart "ManyLightnings" Eastman is running for Abita Springs Board of Aldermen in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 10 candidates are running for 5 seats.

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The race · Board of Aldermen

About: Retired database administrator and frequent attendee of Abita Springs council meetings.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Other
Campaign website: voteeastman.com

7 sourced

01Chain businesses2 sourced positions

as reported by NOLA.com; not a direct quote
Says regulating chains and overdevelopment is his biggest issue.
My biggest issue is that I like the town the way it is, and to keep it unique we have to regulate chains and overdevelopment.”
Forum answerNOLA.com · Sep 14, 2026 Link
Proposed an ordinance that would prohibit formula (chain) businesses in the Historic District and require conditional use approval for them elsewhere (July 2026).
Own statementAbita Springs Mayor and Board of Aldermen regular meeting minutes, July 7, 2026 · Jul 7, 2026 Link

02Water1 sourced position

as reported by NOLA.com; not a direct quote
Has a plan to build a second water tower, along with other changes, to ease the town's water problems.
Forum answerNOLA.com · Sep 14, 2026 Link

03Utility rates2 sourced positions

Proposed an ordinance recommending a 4% fee on gas revenues, similar to the existing electric franchise fee (Sept 2026).
Own statementAbita Springs Mayor and Board of Aldermen regular meeting minutes, Sept. 15, 2026 · Sep 15, 2026 Link
Disagreed with passing credit card processing fees on to utility customers (Nov 2025).
Own statementAbita Springs Mayor and Board of Aldermen regular meeting minutes, Nov. 18, 2025 · Nov 18, 2025 Link

04Streets1 sourced position

Proposed a pilot program using full-depth reclamation with polymer stabilization to repair three streets, at an estimated cost of up to $200,000 (Sept 2026).
Own statementAbita Springs Mayor and Board of Aldermen regular meeting minutes, Sept. 1, 2026 · Sep 1, 2026 Link

05Abita Meadows1 sourced position

Urged the Planning and Zoning Commission not to approve the Abita Meadows final subdivision plat (Oct 2025).
Own statementAbita Springs Planning & Zoning Commission minutes, Oct. 30, 2025 · Oct 30, 2025 Link

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