Zachary City Council District 5 · Nov 3, 2026
Lael
Montgomery
Lael Montgomery is running for Zachary City Council District 5 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jennifer Boyd Landry and Dianne Dayton Fletcher.
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The race · City Council District 5
- 01Dianne Dayton Fletcher
- 02Jennifer Boyd LandryIncumbent
- 03Lael MontgomeryYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Substance abuse counselor for 22 years with a psychology degree from Southern University.
- Party
- On the official ballot: Democrat. Louisiana Secretary of State Candidate Inquiry: East Baton Rouge Parish, Nov. 3, 2026 electionCity issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
On the record: Lael Montgomery
2 sourced01Growth and development1 sourced position
Said he wants more restaurants, shopping and entertainment options while keeping Zachary's small-town feel.
I want Zachary to have all the amenities that Baton Rouge has but still keep its small-town feel. I want more restaurants, shopping and entertainment options for our citizens.”
Own statementThe AdvocateLink
02Transparency1 sourced position
Lists among his council accomplishments efforts for more transparency and oversight of contracting practices.
Fought for more transparency and oversight into Zachary’s contracting practices”
Own statementThe AdvocateLink
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