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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Maurice Board of Aldermen Election 2026

5 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 6 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Voters choose up to five of the six alderman candidates from one town-wide list. Mayor Neil Arsement is the only candidate for mayor.

Deadline to request an absentee ballot · Oct 30

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What the next council decides

01Sewer costs and expansion4 sourced facts

Where it standsSewer fees rose in February 2026 after an audit found the system losing money, and the town is seeking about $8 million for a sewer expansion.

What's on the tableThe board will decide how to pay the town's share of a sewer expansion and whether rates rise again.

02New City Hall3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe town awarded a $1,923,000 construction contract for a New City Hall in March 2026, and construction is under way.

What's on the tableThe board will oversee the remaining spending on the New City Hall.

03Golf carts on town streets3 sourced facts

Where it standsAfter a 2024 version failed, the board adopted a golf cart ordinance in February 2026 limited to roads with 25 mph speed limits.

What's on the tableThe board can change which streets allow golf carts or repeal the ordinance.

04Growth, annexation and rentals4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe town is annexing land for new subdivisions and highway frontage, and is drafting an ordinance to regulate Airbnbs and rentals.

What's on the tableThe board will vote on annexations, subdivision plats and a rental ordinance.

05Water system and rates3 sourced facts

Where it standsA new 250,000-gallon elevated water tank is in service, and the board adopted a comprehensive water utility ordinance in September 2026.

What's on the tableThe board sets water fees and decides on upgrades such as smart meters.

2 notes on these statements

Neil Arsement is the only candidate for mayor of Maurice on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot. Louisiana Secretary of State Candidate Inquiry: Vermilion Parish, Nov. 3, 2026 election · Aug 7, 2026

The Chief of Police race (John Dayries and Guy Nerren) is also on the Maurice ballot but is not covered in this guide. Louisiana Secretary of State Candidate Inquiry: Vermilion Parish, Nov. 3, 2026 election · Aug 7, 2026

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  1. 1. Should golf carts be allowed on Maurice's town streets?

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The seat math

1 stay (not up this year): Neil Arsement5 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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