Ville Platte Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Ryan LeDay
Williams
Ryan LeDay Williams, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Ville Platte in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Hilda Clark Edwards.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Hilda Clark Edwards
- 02Ryan LeDay WilliamsYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Mayor of Ville Platte, who took office in January 2023, according to his June 2024 report to the council.
- On the ballot as
- Democrat
On the record: Ryan LeDay Williams
7 sourced01Wastewater plant2 sourced positions
Said the 2022 Sustainability Partners contract incurred debt without State Bond Commission approval and that the city exited it through a $10 million settlement (Jan 2026).
Own statementVille Platte City Council minutes, Jan. 13, 2026 (Louisiana Public Notice) · Jan 13, 2026Link
Said the city requested up to $8 million through the State Revolving Loan Program at about 0.95% interest for its wastewater system (Jan 2026).
significantly better than any financing options previously available to the City”
Own statementVille Platte City Council minutes, Jan. 13, 2026 (Louisiana Public Notice) · Jan 13, 2026Link
02Water system1 sourced position
Reported that construction would begin on new water well #12, designed to produce about 850 gallons per minute (Jan 2026).
ensuring a reliable supply is a top priority”
Own statementVille Platte City Council minutes, Jan. 13, 2026 (Louisiana Public Notice) · Jan 13, 2026Link
03Fire station1 sourced position
Said the city met with USDA and is exploring Louisiana Public Facilities Authority financing for the rest of the new fire station's cost (Jan 2026).
Own statementVille Platte City Council minutes, Jan. 13, 2026 (Louisiana Public Notice) · Jan 13, 2026Link
04Blight1 sourced position
Said the clearance demolition project had begun and the city will apply for the next round of funding to address more blight (Feb 2026).
Own statementVille Platte City Council minutes, Feb. 10, 2026 (Louisiana Public Notice) · Feb 10, 2026Link
05Parks1 sourced position
Reported new playground equipment at Hope, Hargroder and Northside parks and planned splash pads, calling it a long-awaited quality of life project (July 2025).
This is only the beginning—there is so much more to come”
Own statementVille Platte City Council minutes, July 8, 2025 (Louisiana Public Notice) · Jul 8, 2025Link
06Economic development1 sourced position
Said the city received a $1 million EPA Brownfields grant to begin assessing the Parkview Shopping Center site (Feb 2026).
Own statementVille Platte City Council minutes, Feb. 10, 2026 (Louisiana Public Notice) · Feb 10, 2026Link
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