Grambling City Council · Nov 3, 2026
DeVaria Hudson
Ponton
DeVaria Hudson Ponton, the incumbent, is running for Grambling City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 5 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01John F. Brown Jr.Incumbent
- 02David Ferguson
- 03Mary Goree Gipson
- 04Cathy HolmesIncumbent
- 05Garnet Wagner I
- 06Jerry LewisIncumbent
- 07DeVaria Hudson PontonYou’re reading
- 08Delores Wilkerson SmithIncumbent
Background
- About
- Holds a doctorate in education from Grambling State University and has 19 years of leadership experience. Her experience includes DEI, EdTech, immigration and HR.
- On the ballot as
- Democrat
All five sitting council members, John F. Brown Jr., Cathy Holmes, Jerry Lewis, DeVaria Hudson Ponton and Delores Wilkerson Smith, are running for reelection; David Ferguson, Mary Goree Gipson and Garnet Wagner I are also on the ballot. Ruston Daily Leader · Aug 9, 2026
On the record: DeVaria Hudson Ponton
4 sourced01Sewer system1 sourced position
Voted yes on an ordinance for a taxable excess revenue bond of up to $547,000 for sewer upgrades (passed 5-0, January 2024).
Council voteGrambling City Council minutes, Jan. 4, 2024 · Jan 4, 2024LinkHow the council voted
02Council meetings1 sourced position
Recommended video upgrades at City Hall, which she said refers to a system allowing residents to take part in council meetings virtually (October 2026).
Own statementLincoln Parish Journal · Oct 2, 2026Link
03Development1 sourced position
Moved to approve new construction of a $4 million plaza by Lawrence Rogers on Main Street (passed 5-0, May 2024).
Council voteGrambling City Council minutes, May 2, 2024 · May 2, 2024Link
04Short-term rentals1 sourced position
Voted yes on an ordinance setting standards for short-term rentals of property for lodging (passed 5-0, May 2024).
Council voteGrambling City Council minutes, May 2, 2024 · May 2, 2024LinkHow the council voted
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