Sterlington · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Annexation

Apr 28, 2026

Adopting the Johnson & Johnson Annexation Ordinance

Result as recorded: passed 3-0, April 2026

  • YesAshton Brown CoursonVoted yes on adopting the Johnson & Johnson Annexation Ordinance (passed 3-0, April 2026).
  • YesCharles Hodnett Jr.Voted yes on adopting the Johnson & Johnson Annexation Ordinance (passed 3-0, April 2026).
  • YesZachary "Zack" HowseVoted yes on adopting the Johnson & Johnson Annexation Ordinance (passed 3-0, April 2026).

Town of Sterlington Board of Aldermen minutes, April 28, 2026 · Apr 28, 2026Link

EDD sales tax

Mar 24, 2026

Adopting the Amendment to Ordinance No. 2020-04 (TAX)

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, March 2026

  • YesBilly ClarksonVoted yes on adopting the Amendment to Ordinance No. 2020-04 (TAX) (passed 4-0, March 2026).
  • YesCharles Hodnett Jr.Voted yes on adopting the Amendment to Ordinance No. 2020-04 (TAX) (passed 4-0, March 2026).
  • YesErica HughesVoted yes on adopting the Amendment to Ordinance No. 2020-04 (TAX) (passed 4-0, March 2026).
  • YesZachary "Zack" HowseVoted yes on adopting the Amendment to Ordinance No. 2020-04 (TAX) (passed 4-0, March 2026).

Town of Sterlington Board of Aldermen minutes, March 24, 2026 · Mar 24, 2026Link

Herbicide ordinance

Police agreement with Homeland Security

Aug 25, 2026

The Sterlington Police Department entering into an agreement with Homeland Security

Result as recorded: passed 3-1, Aug. 2026

  • YesAshton Brown CoursonVoted yes on the Sterlington Police Department entering into an agreement with Homeland Security (passed 3-1, Aug. 2026).
  • YesCharles Hodnett Jr.Voted yes on the Sterlington Police Department entering into an agreement with Homeland Security (passed 3-1, Aug. 2026).
  • YesErica HughesVoted yes on the Sterlington Police Department entering into an agreement with Homeland Security (passed 3-1, Aug. 2026).
  • NoZachary "Zack" HowseVoted no on the Sterlington Police Department entering into an agreement with Homeland Security (passed 3-1, Aug. 2026).

Town of Sterlington Board of Aldermen minutes, Aug. 25, 2026 · Aug 25, 2026Link

Solar farms

Town budget

Dec 16, 2025

Adopting the 2026 Proposed Budget

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, Dec. 2025

  • YesBilly ClarksonVoted yes on adopting the 2026 Proposed Budget (passed 4-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesCharles Hodnett Jr.Voted yes on adopting the 2026 Proposed Budget (passed 4-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesErica HughesVoted yes on adopting the 2026 Proposed Budget (passed 4-0, Dec. 2025).
  • YesZachary "Zack" HowseVoted yes on adopting the 2026 Proposed Budget (passed 4-0, Dec. 2025).

Town of Sterlington Board of Aldermen minutes, Dec. 16, 2025 · Dec 16, 2025Link

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