Caddo Parish, LA elected officials: parish government, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Caddo Parish: 91 seats on 33 elected bodies. 47 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Parish government
Caddo Parish Council
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Parish Commission Member, District 1 | "Chris" Kracman Republican source |
| Parish Commission Member, District 2 | Gregory Young Democratic source |
| Parish Commission Member, District 3 | Victor L. Thomas Democratic source |
| Parish Commission Member, District 4 | John-Paul Young Republican source |
| Parish Commission Member, District 5 | Roy Burrell Democratic source |
| Parish Commission Member, District 6 | Steffon D. Jones Democratic source |
| Parish Commission Member, District 7 | Stormy Gage Watts Democratic source |
| Parish Commission Member, District 8 | Grace Anne Blake Republican source |
| Parish Commission Member, District 9 | John E. Atkins Republican source |
| Parish Commission Member, District 10 | Ronald "Ronnie" Cothran Democratic source |
| Parish Commission Member, District 11 | "Ed" Lazarus Republican source |
| Parish Commission Member, District 12 | "Ken" Epperson, Sr. Democratic source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Assessor | Regina Webb Democratic source |
| Clerk of Court | "Mike" Spence Democratic source |
| Coroner | Todd Thoma Republican source |
| Sheriff | Henry L. Whitehorn, Sr. Democratic source |
School Board
Caddo Parish School Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| School Board Member, District 1 | Steve Umling Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 2 | Jasmine R. Green Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 3 | Terence Vinson Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 4 | "Don" Little Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 5 | Bonita Douzart Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 6 | Mary A. Trammel Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 7 | Jerry Bowman Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 8 | Jeri B. Bowen Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 9 | Barry Rachal Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 10 | Katie McLain Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 11 | Jessica Yeates Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 12 | Dottie H. Bell Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Caddo Parish has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 15 local governments in Caddo Parish. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships | 11 | 11 |
| School districts (school boards) | 1 | 1 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 2 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Caddo Parish
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 3.8% · White 42.1% · Black 48.7% · Asian 1.2% · Other or more than one race 4.1% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Caddo Parish
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.8% | 3,811 | 95,488 | 99,299 |
| August 2026 | 3.8% | 3,773 | 96,339 | 100,112 |
| July 2026 | 4.5% | 4,540 | 96,653 | 101,193 |
| June 2026 | 5.0% | 5,040 | 96,352 | 101,392 |
| May 2026 | 4.5% | 4,505 | 96,523 | 101,028 |
| April 2026 | 4.0% | 4,034 | 97,303 | 101,337 |
| March 2026 | 4.6% | 4,629 | 95,968 | 100,597 |
| February 2026 | 4.6% | 4,637 | 96,103 | 100,740 |
| January 2026 | 4.5% | 4,560 | 95,767 | 100,327 |
| December 2025 | 4.0% | 4,045 | 97,161 | 101,206 |
| November 2025 | 4.3% | 4,389 | 97,634 | 102,023 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.5% | 4,452 | 95,552 | 100,004 |
| August 2025 | 4.4% | 4,396 | 95,616 | 100,012 |
| July 2025 | 4.7% | 4,801 | 96,753 | 101,554 |
| June 2025 | 4.9% | 4,971 | 96,754 | 101,725 |
| May 2025 | 4.4% | 4,435 | 95,706 | 100,141 |
| April 2025 | 4.0% | 3,972 | 96,434 | 100,406 |
| March 2025 | 4.2% | 4,228 | 95,645 | 99,873 |
| February 2025 | 4.3% | 4,258 | 94,813 | 99,071 |
| January 2025 | 4.5% | 4,419 | 94,183 | 98,602 |
| December 2024 | 4.1% | 4,072 | 94,829 | 98,901 |
| November 2024 | 4.5% | 4,496 | 94,834 | 99,330 |
| October 2024 | 4.7% | 4,629 | 94,626 | 99,255 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.4% | 4,397 | 96,023 | 100,420 |
| 2024 | 4.5% | 4,511 | 95,013 | 99,524 |
| 2023 | 4.0% | 4,028 | 96,663 | 100,691 |
| 2022 | 4.0% | 4,060 | 97,035 | 101,095 |
| 2021 | 6.2% | 6,282 | 94,572 | 100,854 |
| 2020 | 9.4% | 9,465 | 91,742 | 101,207 |
| 2019 | 5.1% | 5,255 | 98,037 | 103,292 |
| 2018 | 5.4% | 5,620 | 99,271 | 104,891 |
| 2017 | 5.7% | 6,030 | 99,749 | 105,779 |
| 2016 | 6.5% | 7,020 | 100,985 | 108,005 |
Crime reported in Caddo Parish
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61 | 107.3 | 643 | 1,131.6 |
| 2023 | 55 | 99.1 | 615 | 1,108.3 |
| 2018 | 66 | 113.4 | 742 | 1,274.6 |
| 2017 | 74 | 125.9 | 982 | 1,670.5 |
| 2016 | 89 | 149.6 | 894 | 1,502.6 |
By police agency (4)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office | 2024 | 45 | 529 | 46,438 |
| Blanchard Police Department | 2025 | 7 | 15 | 3,329 |
| Greenwood Police Department | 2025 | 13 | 75 | 3,075 |
| Ida Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 0 | 206 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (4), 2025
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caddo Parish Sheriff's Office | 163 | 354 | 45,681 |
| Greenwood Police Department | 10 | 1 | 3,075 |
| Blanchard Police Department | 7 | 1 | 3,329 |
| Ida Police Department | 1 | 0 | 206 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 181 | 3.46 | 356 | 4 |
| 2024 | 336 | 6.33 | 217 | 4 |
| 2023 | 357 | 6.91 | 193 | 4 |
| 2022 | 362 | 7.11 | 226 | 5 |
| 2019 | 435 | 7.91 | 203 | 5 |
| 2017 | 431 | 7.81 | 275 | 5 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Caddo Parish Assessor?
- Regina Webb (Democratic) is the Assessor of Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Caddo Parish Clerk of Court?
- "Mike" Spence (Democratic) is the Clerk of Court of Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Caddo Parish Coroner?
- Todd Thoma (Republican) is the Coroner of Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Caddo Parish Sheriff?
- Henry L. Whitehorn, Sr. (Democratic) is the Sheriff of Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
- Who are the Caddo Parish commissioners?
- "Chris" Kracman (Parish Commission Member, District 1); Gregory Young (Parish Commission Member, District 2); Victor L. Thomas (Parish Commission Member, District 3); John-Paul Young (Parish Commission Member, District 4); Roy Burrell (Parish Commission Member, District 5); Steffon D. Jones (Parish Commission Member, District 6); Stormy Gage Watts (Parish Commission Member, District 7); Grace Anne Blake (Parish Commission Member, District 8); John E. Atkins (Parish Commission Member, District 9); Ronald "Ronnie" Cothran (Parish Commission Member, District 10); "Ed" Lazarus (Parish Commission Member, District 11); "Ken" Epperson, Sr. (Parish Commission Member, District 12).
- Who is on the Caddo Parish School Board?
- Steve Umling (District 1); Jasmine R. Green (District 2); Terence Vinson (District 3); "Don" Little (District 4); Bonita Douzart (District 5); Mary A. Trammel (District 6); Jerry Bowman (District 7); Jeri B. Bowen (District 8); Barry Rachal (District 9); Katie McLain (District 10); Jessica Yeates (District 11); Dottie H. Bell (District 12).
- What is the population of Caddo Parish?
- About 230,004 people, with a median age of 39.5; the median household income is $50,705 and 22.4% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Caddo Parish?
- 3.8% in September 2026 (preliminary): 3,811 people unemployed in a labor force of 99,299, against 4.5% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Caddo Parish?
- 15 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 11 municipal, 1 school district and 2 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Caddo Parish?
- 27: Belcher, Belcher, Belcher, Blanchard, Blanchard, Blanchard, Gilliam, Gilliam, Gilliam, Greenwood, Greenwood, Hosston, Hosston, Hosston, Ida, Ida, Ida, Mooringsport, Mooringsport, Oil City, Oil City, Rodessa, Rodessa, Shreveport, Vivian, Vivian, Vivian. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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