The Vernon Parish Police Jury is the governing authority of the parish and is both a legislative and executive body that is elected by the voters. Its legislative functions include enacting ordinances (laws) and resolutions, establishing programs, and setting policies. The President of the Police Jury is the head of parish government, presides over meetings, and is the only authority in the parish allowed to declare a disaster. The Police Jury is similar to commissions or councils that govern counties in other states.
Vernon Parish has twelve (12) elected Police Jurors who represent their districts – they are elected every four (4) years. As a body, they elect a President and a Vice President who serve one (1) year terms. James B. Tuck is the current President and has been serving in that role since 2007. Curtis L. Clay is the current Vice President.
Current Police Jurors whose term began January 2024:
President James B. “Jim” Tuck, District 1
Marvin Hilton, District 2
Alton “David” Fox, District 3
Douglas “Doug” Roshong, District 4
Cody Hostetler, District 5
Scottie Benjamin, District 6
Charnel Bailey, District 7
Malcolm “Dean” Mitchell, District 8
David Brister, District 9
Vice President Curtis L. Clay, District 10
Steven “Quintin” Thompson, District 11
Kenny Haymon, District 12
The Police Jury has twelve (12) standing committees that are appointed by the President. Committees review items brought before them and make recommendations to the Police Jury.
Capital Properties Committee David Fox, Chairman
Carbon Sequestration Committee Cody Hostetler, Chairman
Economic Development & Planning Committee Cody Hostetler, Chairman
Equipment Committee Scottie Benjamin, Chairman
Finance Committee Curtis Clay, Chairman
Fire Protection and Solid Waste Committees Quintin Thompson, Chairman
Lakes Committee Dean Mitchell, Chairman
Permit & Claims Committee Charnel Bailey, Chairman
Personnel Committee Marvin Hilton, Chairman
Road Maintenance & Construction Committee David Brister, Chairman
Veterans Affairs Committee Doug Roshong, Chairman
Ways & Means Committee Kenny Haymon, Chairman
*the President of the Police Jury is an ex-officio member of each committee
Information on elected officials is available via the Louisiana Secretary of State website at: https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/electedofficials
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