Executive Body
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 akin to the commissioners or councils that govern counties in other states.
Vernon Parish has twelve (12) elected Police Jurors who represent their districts. The jurors serve four (4) year terms (the current term began in January 2024). 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.
Vernon Parish Police Jurors:
James B. “Jim” Tuck, President – 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
Curtis L. Clay, Vice President – District 10
Steven “Quintin” Thompson – District 11
Kenny Haymon – District 12
Information on elected officials is available via the Louisiana Secretary of State website at: https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/electedofficials
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