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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Kentwood Mayor & Town Council Election 2026

5 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 13 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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All five council seats and the mayor's office are on the ballot. Ten candidates are running for the five council seats, and three for mayor.

Deadline to request an absentee ballot · Oct 30

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What the next council decides

01Water system, meters and rates4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council has discussed water meters for businesses and later rate increases for residential customers, and a council committee has studied water rates.

What's on the tableWhether to meter more customers and whether to raise water rates.

02Park restrooms and concession stand3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe town has sought bids and proposals for restrooms at MLK Park and a concession stand and restrooms at North Tangi 1051 Park.

What's on the tableWhich proposals to accept and how much to spend on the park projects.

03Town land and boundaries3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council has tabled a proposed sale of 40 acres of town land on Hwy. 51 and has introduced an ordinance to de-annex the old O.W. Dillon School property.

What's on the tableWhat to do with town-owned land and whether to change the town limits.

04Youth and businesses3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn January 2026 the council adopted an ordinance prohibiting persons under 21 from entering certain businesses or their parking areas.

What's on the tableWhether to keep or change the town's under-21 entry rule and how the town works with young people.

1 note on these statements

Michael Kazerooni and Lemmie Chapman III are also on the Nov. 3 ballot for Chief of Police, Town of Kentwood; that race is not covered in this guide. Louisiana Secretary of State Candidate Inquiry: Tangipahoa Parish, Nov. 3, 2026 election · Aug 7, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Kentwood bar people under 21 from entering certain businesses and their parking areas?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted7 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 5 on this ballot

5 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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