East Feliciana Parish, LA elected officials: parish government, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in East Feliciana Parish: 53 seats on 17 elected bodies. 16 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Parish government
East Feliciana Parish Police Jury
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Police Juror, District 2 | Dexter Armstead Democratic source |
| Police Juror, District 3 | Jason H. McCray Democratic source |
| Police Juror, District 5 | Michael Cheatham Democratic source |
| Police Juror, District 6 | Lyman Kyle Fleniken Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 7 | Louis Kent Democratic source |
| Police Juror, District 1A | "Chrissie" O'Quin Independent source |
| Police Juror, District 1B | Kristin Chasteen Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 4A | Keith Mills Democratic source |
| Police Juror, District 4B | Richard W. Oliveaux Democratic source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Assessor | "Jeff" Gardner No party source |
| Clerk of Court | David Dart No party source |
| Coroner | E. Gene Thompson No party source |
| Sheriff | "Jeff" Travis Democratic source |
School Board
East Feliciana Parish School Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| School Board Member, District 1 | Rufus Nesbitt Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 2, Division 1 | Peidera Sims Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 2, Division 2 | Patricia C. King Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 3, Division 1 | Jermi Roy Adams Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 3, Division 2 | J.D. Dantzler, Jr. Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 3, Division 3 | Lillian Drake No party source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 4 | Melissa Davis No party source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 5 | Clayton "Cisco" Elkins Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 6, Division 1 | Joyce A. Kent Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 6, Division 2 | Richard Terrell Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 6, Division 3 | Michael Ray Bradford Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 7 | Paul Kent Independent source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
Cities and towns
How many local governments East Feliciana Parish has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 7 local governments in East Feliciana 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 | 5 | 5 |
| 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 East Feliciana Parish
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 2% · White 54.4% · Black 39.6% · Asian 0.2% · Other or more than one race 3.8% (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 East Feliciana Parish
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.8% | 276 | 7,034 | 7,310 |
| August 2026 | 3.8% | 281 | 7,064 | 7,345 |
| July 2026 | 4.4% | 324 | 7,012 | 7,336 |
| June 2026 | 4.9% | 363 | 7,014 | 7,377 |
| May 2026 | 4.5% | 329 | 7,027 | 7,356 |
| April 2026 | 3.8% | 282 | 7,161 | 7,443 |
| March 2026 | 4.4% | 330 | 7,109 | 7,439 |
| February 2026 | 4.5% | 335 | 7,056 | 7,391 |
| January 2026 | 4.4% | 321 | 6,962 | 7,283 |
| December 2025 | 4.0% | 299 | 7,088 | 7,387 |
| November 2025 | 4.4% | 323 | 7,077 | 7,400 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.5% | 324 | 6,905 | 7,229 |
| August 2025 | 4.4% | 315 | 6,846 | 7,161 |
| July 2025 | 4.5% | 325 | 6,848 | 7,173 |
| June 2025 | 4.6% | 331 | 6,873 | 7,204 |
| May 2025 | 4.3% | 309 | 6,862 | 7,171 |
| April 2025 | 3.9% | 283 | 6,965 | 7,248 |
| March 2025 | 4.3% | 310 | 6,984 | 7,294 |
| February 2025 | 4.3% | 307 | 6,914 | 7,221 |
| January 2025 | 4.5% | 322 | 6,862 | 7,184 |
| December 2024 | 4.3% | 310 | 6,898 | 7,208 |
| November 2024 | 4.4% | 322 | 6,942 | 7,264 |
| October 2024 | 4.6% | 333 | 6,969 | 7,302 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.3% | 313 | 6,929 | 7,242 |
| 2024 | 4.6% | 331 | 6,943 | 7,274 |
| 2023 | 4.0% | 291 | 6,955 | 7,246 |
| 2022 | 3.6% | 257 | 6,927 | 7,184 |
| 2021 | 5.1% | 368 | 6,780 | 7,148 |
| 2020 | 7.6% | 539 | 6,517 | 7,056 |
| 2019 | 4.9% | 359 | 6,969 | 7,328 |
| 2018 | 5.0% | 373 | 7,046 | 7,419 |
| 2017 | 5.2% | 388 | 7,025 | 7,413 |
| 2016 | 6.3% | 468 | 6,997 | 7,465 |
Crime reported in East Feliciana Parish
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43 | 184.6 | 71 | 304.8 |
| 2023 | 49 | 213.5 | 75 | 326.8 |
| 2022 | 34 | 148.7 | 126 | 551.2 |
| 2021 | 42 | 188.2 | 69 | 309.1 |
| 2019 | 73 | 320.2 | 133 | 583.3 |
| 2018 | 65 | 284.5 | 173 | 757.2 |
| 2017 | 102 | 438.0 | 176 | 755.7 |
| 2016 | 104 | 446.0 | 146 | 626.2 |
By police agency (4)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 37 | 53 | 17,250 |
| Clinton Police Department | 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1,288 |
| Wilson Police Department | 2024 | 0 | 0 | 357 |
| Norwood Police Department | 2024 | 0 | 0 | 269 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (4), 2025
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Office | 62 | 0 | 17,250 |
| Clinton Police Department | 7 | 1 | 1,288 |
| Wilson Police Department | 0 | 0 | 362 |
| Norwood Police Department | 0 | 0 | 267 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 69 | 3.60 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 | 67 | 3.46 | 1 | 4 |
| 2023 | 63 | 3.31 | 1 | 4 |
Quick answers
- Who is the East Feliciana Parish Assessor?
- "Jeff" Gardner (No party) is the Assessor of East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the East Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court?
- David Dart (No party) is the Clerk of Court of East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the East Feliciana Parish Coroner?
- E. Gene Thompson (No party) is the Coroner of East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff?
- "Jeff" Travis (Democratic) is the Sheriff of East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.
- Who are the East Feliciana Parish commissioners?
- Dexter Armstead (Police Juror, District 2); Jason H. McCray (Police Juror, District 3); Michael Cheatham (Police Juror, District 5); Lyman Kyle Fleniken (Police Juror, District 6); Louis Kent (Police Juror, District 7); "Chrissie" O'Quin (Police Juror, District 1A); Kristin Chasteen (Police Juror, District 1B); Keith Mills (Police Juror, District 4A); Richard W. Oliveaux (Police Juror, District 4B).
- Who is on the East Feliciana Parish School Board?
- Rufus Nesbitt (District 1); Peidera Sims (District 2, Division 1); Patricia C. King (District 2, Division 2); Jermi Roy Adams (District 3, Division 1); J.D. Dantzler, Jr. (District 3, Division 2); Lillian Drake (District 3, Division 3); Melissa Davis (District 4); Clayton "Cisco" Elkins (District 5); Joyce A. Kent (District 6, Division 1); Richard Terrell (District 6, Division 2); Michael Ray Bradford (District 6, Division 3); Paul Kent (District 7).
- What is the population of East Feliciana Parish?
- About 19,271 people, with a median age of 44; the median household income is $73,085 and 16.2% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in East Feliciana Parish?
- 3.8% in September 2026 (preliminary): 276 people unemployed in a labor force of 7,310, against 4.5% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in East Feliciana Parish?
- 7 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 5 municipal and 1 school district governments.
- What cities and towns are in East Feliciana Parish?
- 11: Clinton, Clinton, Jackson, Jackson, Norwood, Norwood, Slaughter, Slaughter, Slaughter, Wilson, Wilson. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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