Kinder Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Angie Weatherford Van
Norman
Angie Weatherford Van Norman is running for mayor of Kinder in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Wayland Lafargue and Eric Fontenot.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Eric Fontenot
- 02Wayland LafargueIncumbent
- 03Angie Weatherford Van NormanYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Kinder business owner who has served 22 years on the town council for District 4.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
- Campaign website
- angievannormanformayor.com
On the record: Angie Weatherford Van Norman
13 sourced01Business and jobs2 sourced positions
Says the town should pursue regional opportunities to bring jobs and investment to Kinder.
We need to look beyond our town limits and pay attention to regional opportunities that can bring jobs, contractors, visitors, and investment into Southwest Louisiana”
Own statementKPLC · Oct 7, 2026Link
as reported by KPLC; not a direct quote
Says the town should encourage travelers on U.S. 165 to stop, eat at local restaurants and shop.
Own statementKPLC · Oct 7, 2026Link
02Grants1 sourced position
Says she would pursue more grants and outside funding for improvements.
We will pursue more grants and outside funding so we can make improvements without putting the entire burden on our taxpayers.”
Own statementAngie Van Norman for Mayor (campaign site)Link
03Community events1 sourced position
Says she would create quarterly community events.
We will create quarterly community events that bring people together”
Own statementAngie Van Norman for Mayor (campaign site)Link
04Downtown1 sourced position
Says she would invest in downtown beautification and attract new businesses.
We will invest in downtown beautification and create reasons for people to visit and spend time in Kinder”
Own statementAngie Van Norman for Mayor (campaign site)Link
05Police chief2 sourced positions
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the fairest approach was to appoint an interim police chief who does not intend to run for the position.
Own statementKinder Town Council minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026Link
Voted no on appointing Kevin Doise as interim Chief of Police for the unexpired term (passed 3-2, March 2026).
Council voteKinder Town Council minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Vape shops1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the vape shop ordinance as amended, with a Dec. 31, 2026 compliance date for existing shops (passed 5-0, Aug 2026).
Council voteKinder Town Council minutes, Aug. 10, 2026 · Aug 10, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07Blighted property1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution No. 2026-05 for state LCDBG demolition and clearance of blighted structures, Lot 3 (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteKinder Town Council minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
08Gas system1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution No. 2026-09 seeking a federal PHMSA grant for the Gas System Replacement Project (passed 5-0, Sept 2026).
Council voteKinder Town Council minutes, Sept. 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
09Community center1 sourced position
Voted yes on renaming the Town of Kinder Community Center the Estes LeDoux Community Center (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteKinder Town Council minutes, July 6, 2026 · Jul 6, 2026LinkHow the council voted
10Town property1 sourced position
Voted yes on declaring the old maintenance building at 508 N. 8th St., including the property, surplus (passed 4-1, March 2026).
Council voteKinder Town Council minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
11Utilities1 sourced position
as recorded in the council minutes
Addressed allegations of high utility and water bills at the September 2026 council meeting.
Own statementKinder Town Council minutes, Sept. 14, 2026 · Sep 14, 2026Link
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Angie Weatherford Van Norman: their words and their votes on the same issue
Police chief
In their words
Said the fairest approach was to appoint an interim police chief who does not intend to run for the position.
Mar 9, 2026 ·as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote ·Kinder Town Council minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026
On the record
Voted no on appointing Kevin Doise as interim Chief of Police for the unexpired term (passed 3-2, March 2026).
Mar 9, 2026 ·Kinder Town Council minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026
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