Caldwell Parish, LA elected officials: parish government, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Caldwell Parish: 35 seats on 12 elected bodies. 15 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Parish government
Caldwell Parish Police Jury
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Police Juror, District 1 | Jimmy "Jim Bo" Emmons No party source |
| Police Juror, District 2 | Rudy Guerrero Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 3 | Mark Black Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 4 | Kevin Martin Independent source |
| Police Juror, District 5 | Gary Watts Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 6 | William Adkins Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 7 | Hershel Volentine Independent source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Assessor | Scott Meredith Independent source |
| Clerk of Court | Cherie Lott No party source |
| Coroner | Daniel Ferguson Republican source |
| Sheriff | Clay Bennett Independent source |
School Board
Caldwell Parish School Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| School Board Member, District 1 | "Randy" Rentz Independent source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 2 | "Bo" Barton Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 3 | Melinda Ballard Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 4 | Baron Glass Independent source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 5 | Maria Brown Bass Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 6 | Johnnie Fallin Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 7 | Gary Cassels Independent source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Caldwell Parish has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 5 local governments in Caldwell 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 | 3 | 3 |
| School districts (school boards) | 1 | 1 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 0 | 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 Caldwell Parish
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 1.2% · White 75.3% · Black 19.3% · Asian 0% · Other or more than one race 4.2% (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 Caldwell Parish
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.4% | 144 | 3,151 | 3,295 |
| August 2026 | 4.0% | 131 | 3,162 | 3,293 |
| July 2026 | 4.7% | 153 | 3,092 | 3,245 |
| June 2026 | 5.5% | 181 | 3,120 | 3,301 |
| May 2026 | 5.2% | 169 | 3,056 | 3,225 |
| April 2026 | 4.5% | 148 | 3,117 | 3,265 |
| March 2026 | 5.5% | 180 | 3,115 | 3,295 |
| February 2026 | 5.4% | 175 | 3,073 | 3,248 |
| January 2026 | 5.6% | 183 | 3,095 | 3,278 |
| December 2025 | 5.0% | 166 | 3,184 | 3,350 |
| November 2025 | 4.9% | 165 | 3,177 | 3,342 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 5.0% | 166 | 3,143 | 3,309 |
| August 2025 | 5.1% | 170 | 3,134 | 3,304 |
| July 2025 | 5.4% | 179 | 3,123 | 3,302 |
| June 2025 | 5.5% | 185 | 3,149 | 3,334 |
| May 2025 | 5.4% | 174 | 3,068 | 3,242 |
| April 2025 | 4.7% | 154 | 3,120 | 3,274 |
| March 2025 | 5.1% | 168 | 3,106 | 3,274 |
| February 2025 | 5.2% | 165 | 3,018 | 3,183 |
| January 2025 | 5.8% | 187 | 3,043 | 3,230 |
| December 2024 | 4.9% | 159 | 3,084 | 3,243 |
| November 2024 | 5.0% | 161 | 3,084 | 3,245 |
| October 2024 | 5.2% | 170 | 3,105 | 3,275 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 5.2% | 171 | 3,115 | 3,286 |
| 2024 | 5.5% | 182 | 3,108 | 3,290 |
| 2023 | 4.4% | 143 | 3,133 | 3,276 |
| 2022 | 4.2% | 136 | 3,120 | 3,256 |
| 2021 | 5.4% | 176 | 3,094 | 3,270 |
| 2020 | 8.6% | 279 | 2,957 | 3,236 |
| 2019 | 6.4% | 216 | 3,150 | 3,366 |
| 2018 | 6.2% | 214 | 3,211 | 3,425 |
| 2017 | 6.2% | 216 | 3,246 | 3,462 |
| 2016 | 8.3% | 299 | 3,290 | 3,589 |
Crime reported in Caldwell Parish
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 39 | 414.3 | 80 | 849.8 |
| 2023 | 63 | 659.5 | 88 | 921.3 |
| 2022 | 80 | 841.3 | 94 | 988.5 |
| 2021 | 67 | 688.0 | 91 | 934.4 |
| 2020 | 54 | 547.8 | 191 | 1,937.5 |
| 2019 | 38 | 384.7 | 207 | 2,095.6 |
| 2018 | 36 | 366.4 | 250 | 2,544.8 |
| 2017 | 24 | 239.2 | 226 | 2,252.8 |
| 2016 | 21 | 211.5 | 248 | 2,497.5 |
By police agency (1)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Parish Sheriff's Office | 2024 | 39 | 80 | 9,414 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (1), 2025
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Parish Sheriff's Office | 27 | 3 | 9,405 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | 2.87 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 | 24 | 2.55 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | 33 | 3.45 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 19 | 2.00 | 9 | 1 |
| 2020 | 28 | 2.84 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 27 | 2.75 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 30 | 3.02 | 0 | 1 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Caldwell Parish Assessor?
- Scott Meredith (Independent) is the Assessor of Caldwell Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Caldwell Parish Clerk of Court?
- Cherie Lott (No party) is the Clerk of Court of Caldwell Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Caldwell Parish Coroner?
- Daniel Ferguson (Republican) is the Coroner of Caldwell Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Caldwell Parish Sheriff?
- Clay Bennett (Independent) is the Sheriff of Caldwell Parish, Louisiana.
- Who are the Caldwell Parish commissioners?
- Jimmy "Jim Bo" Emmons (Police Juror, District 1); Rudy Guerrero (Police Juror, District 2); Mark Black (Police Juror, District 3); Kevin Martin (Police Juror, District 4); Gary Watts (Police Juror, District 5); William Adkins (Police Juror, District 6); Hershel Volentine (Police Juror, District 7).
- Who is on the Caldwell Parish School Board?
- "Randy" Rentz (District 1); "Bo" Barton (District 2); Melinda Ballard (District 3); Baron Glass (District 4); Maria Brown Bass (District 5); Johnnie Fallin (District 6); Gary Cassels (District 7).
- What is the population of Caldwell Parish?
- About 9,500 people, with a median age of 40.4; the median household income is $47,028 and 29.8% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Caldwell Parish?
- 4.4% in September 2026 (preliminary): 144 people unemployed in a labor force of 3,295, against 5.0% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Caldwell Parish?
- 5 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 3 municipal and 1 school district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Caldwell Parish?
- 6: Clarks, Clarks, Columbia, Columbia, Grayson, Grayson. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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