Springhill Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Derek
Melancon
Derek Melancon is running for mayor of Springhill in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Adam Harris.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Adam Harris
- 02Derek MelanconYou’re reading
Background
- About
- District 5 alderman in Springhill who works in human resources and marketing at Springhill Medical Center. He also serves as executive director of The Fuller Center for Housing of Webster Parish.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
On the record: Derek Melancon
12 sourced01City budget2 sourced positions
Said fiscal responsibility would be central to his decisions as mayor, including managing public funds carefully and pursuing grants and new revenue.
Fiscal responsibility will be central to every decision I make.”
Own statementWebster Parish Journal · Aug 18, 2026Link
Made the motion to adopt Ordinance 557, the city operating budget for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (motion carried, June 2026).
Council voteSpringhill Board of Aldermen minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026Link
02Communication with residents1 sourced position
Listed clearer communication with residents about city services, projects and public meetings among his priorities for mayor.
Residents deserve clear and timely information about city services, upcoming projects, public meetings, and the decisions that affect their families and businesses.”
Own statementWebster Parish Journal · Aug 18, 2026Link
03City vehicles2 sourced positions
Presented a proposal to install GPS fleet tracking on city vehicles, saying it could cut fuel and maintenance costs.
By monitoring vehicle use, we can reduce unnecessary trips, optimize routes and extend the lifespan of our fleet.”
Own statementWebster Parish Journal · Aug 14, 2024Link
Voted yes on adding to the agenda a vote to equip 32 city vehicles with GPS tracking for a year-long cost study (failed 3-2, August 2024).
Council voteSpringhill Board of Aldermen minutes, Aug. 12, 2024 · Aug 12, 2024LinkHow the council voted
04Water deposits for renters1 sourced position
Voted yes on an ordinance raising the water connection deposit for renters from $150 to $300 (failed 3-2, October 2024).
Council voteSpringhill Board of Aldermen minutes, Oct. 14, 2024 · Oct 14, 2024LinkHow the council voted
05City attorney1 sourced position
Voted no on hiring Chance Nerren as city attorney (2-2 with one abstention; passed on the mayor's tie-breaking vote, March 2025).
Council voteSpringhill Board of Aldermen minutes, March 27, 2025 (special call meeting) · Mar 27, 2025LinkHow the council voted
06Garbage rates1 sourced position
Made the motion to raise the garbage rate from $20 to $25 a month due to rising landfill disposal fees (motion carried, February 2026).
Council voteSpringhill Board of Aldermen minutes, Feb. 9, 2026 · Feb 9, 2026Link
07Water and sewer2 sourced positions
Made the motion to have Louisiana Rural Water Association conduct a water rate study for about $4,000 (motion carried, March 2026).
Council voteSpringhill Board of Aldermen minutes, March 9, 2026 · Mar 9, 2026Link
Made the motion to spend $12,000 to clean four ground water storage tanks (motion carried, July 2026).
Council voteSpringhill Board of Aldermen minutes, July 13, 2026 · Jul 13, 2026Link
08Conflicts of interest1 sourced position
Recused himself from a vote on a cooperative endeavor with Springhill Medical Center, his employer (motion carried, July 2026).
Council voteSpringhill Board of Aldermen minutes, July 13, 2026 · Jul 13, 2026Link
09Council meetings1 sourced position
In 2022 written answers to the Webster Parish Journal, supported broadcasting live or recorded council meetings.
Broadcasting live or recorded versions of the meetings would allow more citizens to view meetings at times convenient for them, thus enabling them to become involved and informed.”
Own statementWebster Parish Journal · Sep 22, 2022Link
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City budget
In their words
Said fiscal responsibility would be central to his decisions as mayor, including managing public funds carefully and pursuing grants and new revenue.
Aug 18, 2026 ·Webster Parish Journal · Aug 18, 2026
On the record
Made the motion to adopt Ordinance 557, the city operating budget for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 (motion carried, June 2026).
Jun 8, 2026 ·Springhill Board of Aldermen minutes, June 8, 2026 · Jun 8, 2026
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