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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Ville Platte Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 8 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 pick a mayor citywide and one alderman each in Districts D, E and F; the District A, B and C seats drew one candidate each.

Deadline to request an absentee ballot · Oct 30

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Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

What the next council decides

01Wastewater plant and Sustainability Partners payoff4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city ended its 2022 agreement with Sustainability Partners in 2024 and borrowed $10 million to pay part of the termination amount and sewer plant work.

What's on the tableThe next council will decide on financing for the remaining wastewater treatment plant improvements.

02Water lines, wells and meters3 sourced facts

Where it standsPhase 4 of the water distribution project began in early 2026, and a new water well, well #12, is under construction.

What's on the tableThe council will approve contracts, right-of-way purchases and funding applications for the water system.

03Adjudicated and blighted property3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council voted in February 2026 to sell 14 adjudicated parcels and introduced an ordinance in March 2026 for a public auction set for June 29, 2026.

What's on the tableThe council will decide which adjudicated properties to sell and which unsafe structures to demolish.

04New fire station3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council rejected all bids for the new fire station in August 2026, and the plans will be revised and re-advertised.

What's on the tableThe council will decide how to finance the rest of the fire station's cost and whether to accept new bids.

05Parks and playgrounds3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city began installing new playground equipment at three parks in July 2025, and a larger park project was on hold in February 2026 until funding could be secured.

What's on the tableThe council will decide on park contracts and funding requests.

2 notes on these statements

Faye Lemoine (District A), Anna Frank (District B) and Tracey Jagneaux (District C) were unopposed on the Secretary of State's candidate list. Louisiana Secretary of State Candidate Inquiry: Evangeline Parish, Nov. 3, 2026 election · Aug 7, 2026

The council's minutes record who attended and who moved and seconded each motion. Ville Platte City Council minutes, Jan. 13, 2026 (Louisiana Public Notice) · Jan 13, 2026

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  1. 1. How should Ville Platte pay to bring its wastewater treatment plant back into compliance?

  2. 2. Should the city keep spending on new park equipment and facilities?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted7 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Anna Frank, Tracey Jagneaux, Faye Lemoine3 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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