Pearl River Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Cheryl
Schultheis
Cheryl Schultheis is running for mayor of Pearl River in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Virgil R. Phillips.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Virgil R. Phillips
- 02Cheryl SchultheisYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Pearl River alderwoman since 2022 who works for St. Tammany Parish as an administrative clerk. She formerly owned a plumbing company in Pearl River and served as the town clerk.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
Mayor Joe Lee is not running for another term; aldermen Virgil R. Phillips and Cheryl Schultheis are running to replace him. NOLA.com · Sep 3, 2026
On the record: Cheryl Schultheis
6 sourced01Water and sewer1 sourced position
as reported by NOLA.com; not a direct quote
Puts upgrading water and sewer lines near the top of her priorities and intends to pursue state grants and funds to reduce operating costs.
Forum answerNOLA.com · Sep 3, 2026Link
02Police and town hall1 sourced position
as reported by NOLA.com; not a direct quote
Wants the town hall and the police department to work together as a team and would sit down with the new police chief to set common goals.
Forum answerNOLA.com · Sep 3, 2026Link
03Open government1 sourced position
Says she believes in an open-door policy and that the town cannot be dismissive of residents' concerns.
I just believe in an open-door policy. We can’t be dismissive of the concerns of our citizens”
Own statementNOLA.com · Sep 3, 2026Link
04Sewer tax1 sourced position
Voted yes on continuing the town's 0.25% sales tax for the sewer system (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteTown of Pearl River special council meeting minutes, May 28, 2026 · May 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
05Town budget2 sourced positions
Voted yes on amending the FY2026 budget to add $250,000 in state funds to the police budget and refill the park fund used for two lawsuit settlements (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council voteTown of Pearl River special council meeting minutes, April 29, 2026 · Apr 29, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on the ordinance finalizing the FY2025 budget (passed 5-0, May 2026).
Council voteTown of Pearl River council meeting minutes, May 19, 2026 · May 19, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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