Mamou Alderman District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Derrell "Sheaky"
Thomas
Derrell "Sheaky" Thomas, the incumbent, is running for Mamou Alderman District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Terry "Chucky" Richard.
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The race · Alderman District 1
- 01Terry "Chucky" Richard
- 02Derrell "Sheaky" ThomasYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Alderman for District 1 on the Mamou Board of Aldermen.
- On the ballot as
- Democrat
On the record: Derrell "Sheaky" Thomas
11 sourced01Rental of town buildings1 sourced position
Told the board that rental amounts for the town's public buildings are not affordable (Dec 2024).
Own statementTown of Mamou regular meeting minutes, Dec. 11, 2024 (Louisiana Public Notice) · Dec 11, 2024Link
02Board pay1 sourced position
Asked for a pay increase for board members, saying their pay should be comparable with surrounding municipalities (Dec 2024).
Own statementTown of Mamou regular meeting minutes, Dec. 11, 2024 (Louisiana Public Notice) · Dec 11, 2024Link
03Town budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on adopting the 2025 town budget, Ordinance 04-2024 (passed unanimously, Dec 2024).
Council voteTown of Mamou regular meeting minutes, Dec. 11, 2024 (Louisiana Public Notice) · Dec 11, 2024LinkHow the council voted
04Town court1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution giving the town's magistrate judge prosecutorial powers (passed unanimously, Sept 2024).
Council voteTown of Mamou regular meeting minutes, Sept. 11, 2024 (Louisiana Public Notice) · Sep 11, 2024LinkHow the council voted
05Town attorney1 sourced position
Voted yes on appointing Gregory Vidrine as town attorney (passed unanimously, April 2025).
Council voteTown of Mamou regular meeting minutes, April 9, 2025 (Louisiana Public Notice) · Apr 9, 2025LinkHow the council voted
06Sewer system1 sourced position
Voted yes on awarding the $617,165 sewer system rehabilitation bid to Construction Pro, Inc. (passed unanimously, July 2025).
Council voteTown of Mamou regular meeting minutes, July 9, 2025 (Louisiana Public Notice) · Jul 9, 2025LinkHow the council voted
07Sale of town land4 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 01-2025 for a private sale of town property to Southern Fabricators (passed unanimously, July 2025).
Council voteTown of Mamou regular meeting minutes, July 9, 2025 (Louisiana Public Notice) · Jul 9, 2025LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on Ordinance 03-2026 selling 16.5 acres of town land on Ball Park Road at $2,500 per acre (passed 5-0, 2026).
Council voteTown of Mamou · Aug 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Made the motion to accept proposed Ordinance 03-2025 to sell 16.5 acres near the walking park (motion carried, July 2026).
Council voteTown of Mamou regular meeting minutes, July 8, 2026 (Louisiana Public Notice) · Jul 8, 2026Link
Voted yes on Ordinance 02-2025 for a private sale of a town lot at 125 3rd Street (passed unanimously, July 2025).
Council voteTown of Mamou regular meeting minutes, July 9, 2025 (Louisiana Public Notice) · Jul 9, 2025LinkHow the council voted
08Police1 sourced position
Voted yes on renewing a 36-month ACI rental agreement for two police radars (passed unanimously, July 2026).
Council voteTown of Mamou regular meeting minutes, July 8, 2026 (Louisiana Public Notice) · Jul 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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