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Covington City Council District A · Nov 3, 2026

Alva Drionne
Smith

Alva Drionne Smith is running for Covington City Council District A in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Maisha Harrell-Bijou and Pamala McKay.

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Nov 3Election Day

The race · City Council District A

  1. 01Maisha Harrell-Bijou
  2. 02Pamala McKay
  3. 03Alva Drionne SmithYou’re reading
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Background

About
Pre-kindergarten teacher and former Covington Planning and Zoning Commission member. She spent 23 years as a paraprofessional in St. Tammany Parish schools and is a lifelong Covington resident.
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Democrat

Maisha Harrell-Bijou, Pamala McKay and Alva Drionne Smith are the three candidates for District A; all three are Democrats making their first run for public office. NOLA.com

On the record: Alva Drionne Smith

2 sourced
01Responsiveness to residents1 sourced position

  • Said District A deserves a leader who is present, accessible and willing to listen.

    I believe District A deserves a leader who is present, accessible, and willing to listen.”

    Own statementNOLA.comLink

02Government accountability1 sourced position

  • as reported by NOLA.com; not a direct quote

    Said she hopes to reestablish trust and accountability in the district by bridging the gap between the city administration, council and community.

    Own statementNOLA.comLink

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Next in City Council District AMaisha Harrell-Bijou

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