Denham Springs Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Ben
Harris
Ben Harris is running for mayor of Denham Springs in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against John Cavalier and Jim Gilbert.
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The race · Mayor
- 01John Cavalier
- 02Jim Gilbert
- 03Ben HarrisYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Superintendent of the Denham Springs water department, where he has worked for almost 25 years. He is also a reserve officer with the Denham Springs Police Department.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
Ben Harris chose not to attend a forum where John Cavalier and Jim Gilbert debated traffic, flooding and master plans. WBRZ · Sep 1, 2026
On the record: Ben Harris
6 sourced01Growth1 sourced position
Wants to put current residents and infrastructure ahead of new commercial development.
The main thing is taking care of the residents and the infrastructure and worrying about commercial later, but taking care of what we got right now”
Own statementWBRZ · Oct 8, 2026Link
02Master plan1 sourced position
Said his focus will be on creating a master plan.
I want to evolve, but I want a good plan.”
Own statementThe Advocate · Aug 13, 2026Link
03Traffic1 sourced position
as reported by The Livingston Parish News; not a direct quote
Wants to widen Hatchell Lane and add a center turn lane, and to complete the Centerville project.
Forum answerLivingston Parish News · Oct 20, 2026Link
04Police and fire1 sourced position
as reported by The Livingston Parish News; not a direct quote
Said the fire and police departments could each use another person on each shift to improve response times.
Forum answerLivingston Parish News · Oct 20, 2026Link
05Public input1 sourced position
as reported by The Livingston Parish News; not a direct quote
Proposed releasing council agendas earlier, avoiding meetings on work nights, and holding town hall meetings.
Forum answerLivingston Parish News · Oct 20, 2026Link
06Flood insurance1 sourced position
as reported by WBRZ; not a direct quote
Wants to lower flood insurance rates.
Own statementWBRZ · Oct 8, 2026Link
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