Erath Board of Aldermen · Nov 3, 2026
Michael "Mike"
Richard
Unopposed candidate for Alderman in the Nov. 3, 2026 election (five candidates for five seats)Louisiana Secretary of State Candidate Inquiry: Vermilion Parish, Nov. 3, 2026 election · Aug 7, 2026
Michael "Mike" Richard (Unopposed candidate for Alderman in the Nov. 3, 2026 election) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Erath Board of Aldermen after the election.
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- Alderman on the Erath Board of Aldermen.
Brock Benoit, Jason Connor, Clarence Fusilier, Michael "Mike" Richard and Kristin Vincent are the only five candidates for the five alderman seats. Louisiana Secretary of State Candidate Inquiry: Vermilion Parish, Nov. 3, 2026 election · Aug 7, 2026
On the record: Michael "Mike" Richard
6 sourced01Fire chief4 sourced positions
Voted yes on amending Ordinance #1156 to change the way Fire Chief nominees are submitted to the mayor (passed 5-0, July 2025).
Council voteErath Board of Aldermen minutes, July 14, 2025 · Jul 14, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted no on appointing Jude Mire as the 2026 Fire Chief (2 yes, 3 no on the roll call, Dec 2025).
Council voteErath Board of Aldermen minutes, Dec. 8, 2025 · Dec 8, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on amending the agenda to add the Board of Aldermen's appointment of the 2026 Fire Chief (failed 3-1, Feb 2026).
Council voteErath Board of Aldermen minutes, Feb. 9, 2026 · Feb 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on accepting the appointment of Tristin Bouillion as the 2026 Fire Chief (passed 5-0, March 2026).
Council voteErath Board of Aldermen minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Electric system1 sourced position
Made the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1212 authorizing $1,300,000 in electric revenue bonds; the motion carried (Sept 2025).
Council voteErath Board of Aldermen minutes, Sept. 8, 2025 · Sep 8, 2025Link
03Court fines1 sourced position
Made the motion to adopt a resolution increasing court fines by $2.50; the motion carried (Feb 2026).
Council voteErath Board of Aldermen minutes, Feb. 9, 2026 · Feb 9, 2026Link
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