Calcasieu Parish, LA elected officials: parish government, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Calcasieu Parish: 79 seats on 15 elected bodies. 35 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Parish government
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Police Juror, District 1 | Darby Quinn Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 2 | Michael "Mike" Smith Democratic source |
| Police Juror, District 3 | Eddie Earl Lewis, Jr. Democratic source |
| Police Juror, District 4 | Tony Guillory Democratic source |
| Police Juror, District 5 | Brian Abshire Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 6 | "Ron" Hayes Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 7 | Robert "Rob" Stanford Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 8 | Mary Kaye Eason Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 9 | Anthony L. Bartie Democratic source |
| Police Juror, District 10 | "Tony" Stelly Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 11 | Roger Marcantel Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 12 | Judd Bares Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 13 | Joe Andrepont Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 14 | "Randy" Burleigh Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 15 | Mitchell Keith Bowers Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Assessor | Wendy Aguillard Independent source |
| Clerk of Court | Lynn Jones No party source |
| Coroner | Joseph Dressler No party source |
| Sheriff | Gary "Stitch" Guillory No party source |
School Board
Calcasieu Parish School Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| School Board Member, District 1 | Aaron P. Natali Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 2 | Karen Hardy McReynolds Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 3 | Glenda Gay Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 4 | Mary Fontenot Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 5 | Patrick Pichon Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 6 | Dean Roberts Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 7 | Betty Washington Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 8 | Eric Tarver Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 9 | Damon Hardesty Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 10 | "Tony" O'Banion Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 11 | Phyllis Stine Ayo Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 12 | Russell Castille Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 13 | William "Billy" Breaux Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 14 | Desmond Wallace Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 15 | Shawn Baumgarten Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Calcasieu Parish has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 17 local governments in Calcasieu 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 | 6 | 6 |
| School districts (school boards) | 1 | 1 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 9 | 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 Calcasieu Parish
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 5.4% · White 64.7% · Black 23.3% · Asian 1.5% · Other or more than one race 5.2% (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 Calcasieu Parish
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.9% | 3,373 | 82,341 | 85,714 |
| August 2026 | 3.8% | 3,288 | 82,853 | 86,141 |
| July 2026 | 4.3% | 3,769 | 82,893 | 86,662 |
| June 2026 | 5.0% | 4,324 | 83,029 | 87,353 |
| May 2026 | 4.5% | 3,945 | 82,876 | 86,821 |
| April 2026 | 3.9% | 3,437 | 83,770 | 87,207 |
| March 2026 | 4.7% | 4,097 | 82,818 | 86,915 |
| February 2026 | 4.7% | 4,093 | 82,569 | 86,662 |
| January 2026 | 4.7% | 4,068 | 81,641 | 85,709 |
| December 2025 | 4.1% | 3,578 | 83,203 | 86,781 |
| November 2025 | 4.5% | 3,899 | 83,355 | 87,254 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.6% | 3,951 | 81,548 | 85,499 |
| August 2025 | 4.5% | 3,858 | 81,421 | 85,279 |
| July 2025 | 4.7% | 4,041 | 82,361 | 86,402 |
| June 2025 | 4.9% | 4,249 | 82,262 | 86,511 |
| May 2025 | 4.5% | 3,862 | 81,074 | 84,936 |
| April 2025 | 4.0% | 3,407 | 81,317 | 84,724 |
| March 2025 | 4.5% | 3,787 | 81,017 | 84,804 |
| February 2025 | 4.4% | 3,686 | 80,242 | 83,928 |
| January 2025 | 4.7% | 3,876 | 79,105 | 82,981 |
| December 2024 | 4.4% | 3,618 | 79,480 | 83,098 |
| November 2024 | 4.7% | 3,902 | 79,935 | 83,837 |
| October 2024 | 4.7% | 3,988 | 80,248 | 84,236 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.5% | 3,836 | 81,537 | 85,373 |
| 2024 | 4.5% | 3,776 | 80,613 | 84,389 |
| 2023 | 3.8% | 3,216 | 80,822 | 84,038 |
| 2022 | 3.8% | 3,257 | 81,792 | 85,049 |
| 2021 | 6.2% | 5,474 | 82,112 | 87,586 |
| 2020 | 10.2% | 9,271 | 81,225 | 90,496 |
| 2019 | 4.4% | 4,329 | 93,954 | 98,283 |
| 2018 | 4.2% | 4,286 | 96,757 | 101,043 |
| 2017 | 4.4% | 4,399 | 95,263 | 99,662 |
| 2016 | 5.3% | 5,003 | 89,963 | 94,966 |
Crime reported in Calcasieu Parish
By police agency (7)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 556 | 2,355 | 91,876 |
| Lake Charles Police Department | 2025 | 533 | 1,930 | 80,280 |
| Sulphur Police Department | 2025 | 63 | 548 | 20,277 |
| Westlake Police Department | 2025 | 16 | 73 | 4,683 |
| De Quincy Police Department | 2016 | 5 | 35 | 3,147 |
| Iowa Police Department | 2025 | 49 | 58 | 3,087 |
| Vinton Police Department | 2025 | 29 | 88 | 3,040 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (7), 2025
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office | 541 | 311 | 91,876 |
| Lake Charles Police Department | 138 | 36 | 80,280 |
| Sulphur Police Department | 61 | 0 | 20,277 |
| Westlake Police Department | 20 | 7 | 4,683 |
| De Quincy Police Department | 10 | 9 | 2,813 |
| Vinton Police Department | 10 | 6 | 3,040 |
| Iowa Police Department | 13 | 3 | 3,087 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 793 | 3.85 | 372 | 7 |
| 2024 | 737 | 3.65 | 414 | 7 |
| 2023 | 762 | 3.88 | 305 | 7 |
| 2016 | 925 | 4.64 | 262 | 7 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Calcasieu Parish Assessor?
- Wendy Aguillard (Independent) is the Assessor of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Calcasieu Parish Clerk of Court?
- Lynn Jones (No party) is the Clerk of Court of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Calcasieu Parish Coroner?
- Joseph Dressler (No party) is the Coroner of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff?
- Gary "Stitch" Guillory (No party) is the Sheriff of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
- Who are the Calcasieu Parish commissioners?
- Darby Quinn (Police Juror, District 1); Michael "Mike" Smith (Police Juror, District 2); Eddie Earl Lewis, Jr. (Police Juror, District 3); Tony Guillory (Police Juror, District 4); Brian Abshire (Police Juror, District 5); "Ron" Hayes (Police Juror, District 6); Robert "Rob" Stanford (Police Juror, District 7); Mary Kaye Eason (Police Juror, District 8); Anthony L. Bartie (Police Juror, District 9); "Tony" Stelly (Police Juror, District 10); Roger Marcantel (Police Juror, District 11); Judd Bares (Police Juror, District 12); Joe Andrepont (Police Juror, District 13); "Randy" Burleigh (Police Juror, District 14); Mitchell Keith Bowers (Police Juror, District 15).
- Who is on the Calcasieu Parish School Board?
- Aaron P. Natali (District 1); Karen Hardy McReynolds (District 2); Glenda Gay (District 3); Mary Fontenot (District 4); Patrick Pichon (District 5); Dean Roberts (District 6); Betty Washington (District 7); Eric Tarver (District 8); Damon Hardesty (District 9); "Tony" O'Banion (District 10); Phyllis Stine Ayo (District 11); Russell Castille (District 12); William "Billy" Breaux (District 13); Desmond Wallace (District 14); Shawn Baumgarten (District 15).
- What is the population of Calcasieu Parish?
- About 207,088 people, with a median age of 37.4; the median household income is $67,564 and 17.4% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Calcasieu Parish?
- 3.9% in September 2026 (preliminary): 3,373 people unemployed in a labor force of 85,714, against 4.6% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Calcasieu Parish?
- 17 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 6 municipal, 1 school district and 9 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Calcasieu Parish?
- 9: DeQuincy, Iowa, Iowa, Lake Charles, Sulphur, Vinton, Vinton, Westlake, Westlake. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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