Kinder Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Wayland
Lafargue
Wayland Lafargue, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Kinder in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Angie Weatherford Van Norman and Eric Fontenot.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Eric Fontenot
- 02Wayland LafargueYou’re reading
- 03Angie Weatherford Van Norman
Background
- About
- Mayor of Kinder for 12 years, seeking re-election.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
On the record: Wayland Lafargue
6 sourced01Experience1 sourced position
Says he is running again because he still has the energy and passion to serve after 12 years as mayor.
As long as I have the energy and the love and the passion to serve the people of Kinder, that’s why I want to be re-elected.”
Own statementKPLC · Oct 7, 2026Link
02Grants1 sourced position
as reported by KPLC; not a direct quote
Points to about $25 million in grants secured for local projects.
Own statementKPLC · Oct 7, 2026Link
03Storm response1 sourced position
as reported by KPLC; not a direct quote
Points to his experience leading the town through hurricanes and ice storms, crediting town staff and crews.
Own statementKPLC · Oct 7, 2026Link
04Streets2 sourced positions
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Suggested each district list streets that need repairs and said the town would budget to repair at least two roads per district.
Own statementKinder Town Council minutes, May 4, 2026 · May 4, 2026Link
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said he plans to overlay both Nielson Road and Guillory Road this year.
Own statementKinder Town Council minutes, April 6, 2026 · Apr 6, 2026Link
05Police chief1 sourced position
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Recommended Kevin Doise as interim Chief of Police, saying it was a temporary appointment and not an endorsement for future elections.
Own statementKinder Town Council minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026Link
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