Jefferson Parish, LA elected officials: parish government, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Jefferson Parish: 64 seats on 17 elected bodies. 16 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Parish government
Jefferson Parish Council
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Parish President | Cynthia Lee Sheng Republican source |
| Councilman, District 1 | Timothy Kerner, Jr. Republican source |
| Councilman, District 2 | Deano Bonano Republican source |
| Councilman, District 3 | Byron L. Lee Democratic source |
| Councilman, District 4 | Arita Bohannan Republican source |
| Councilman, District 5 | Hans Liljeberg Republican source |
| Councilman at Large, Division A | Jennifer Van Vrancken Republican source |
| Councilman at Large, Division B | Scott Walker Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Assessor | Thomas Capella Republican source |
| Clerk of Court | Jon Gegenheimer Republican source |
| Coroner | Gerald "Gerry" Cvitanovich Republican source |
| Sheriff | Joseph Lopinto, III Republican source |
School Board
Jefferson Parish School Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| School Board Member, District 1 | Gerard LeBlanc Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 2 | Ricky Johnson Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 3 | Kriss Fairbairn Fortunato Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 4 | "Clay" Moise Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 5 | Derrick Shepherd Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 6 | Michael Pedalino Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 7 | Ralph "Rem" Brandt, Jr. Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 8 | Chad Nugent Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 9 | Kevin Delahoussaye source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Jefferson Parish has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 9 local governments in Jefferson 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) | 1 | 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 Jefferson Parish
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 18.9% · White 47.2% · Black 25.1% · Asian 4.2% · Other or more than one race 4.6% (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 Jefferson Parish
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 3.6% | 7,429 | 200,868 | 208,297 |
| August 2026 | 3.5% | 7,362 | 201,795 | 209,157 |
| July 2026 | 4.1% | 8,540 | 201,083 | 209,623 |
| June 2026 | 4.5% | 9,493 | 201,571 | 211,064 |
| May 2026 | 4.1% | 8,680 | 202,800 | 211,480 |
| April 2026 | 3.6% | 7,690 | 205,765 | 213,455 |
| March 2026 | 4.2% | 8,747 | 201,570 | 210,317 |
| February 2026 | 4.1% | 8,761 | 202,354 | 211,115 |
| January 2026 | 4.2% | 8,761 | 199,204 | 207,965 |
| December 2025 | 3.7% | 7,863 | 203,833 | 211,696 |
| November 2025 | 4.0% | 8,612 | 205,635 | 214,247 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.1% | 8,650 | 200,696 | 209,346 |
| August 2025 | 4.1% | 8,532 | 199,886 | 208,418 |
| July 2025 | 4.3% | 8,973 | 201,101 | 210,074 |
| June 2025 | 4.4% | 9,300 | 200,772 | 210,072 |
| May 2025 | 4.0% | 8,412 | 201,365 | 209,777 |
| April 2025 | 3.6% | 7,493 | 203,537 | 211,030 |
| March 2025 | 3.9% | 8,181 | 202,020 | 210,201 |
| February 2025 | 3.8% | 7,998 | 202,803 | 210,801 |
| January 2025 | 4.0% | 8,441 | 200,272 | 208,713 |
| December 2024 | 3.7% | 7,689 | 201,953 | 209,642 |
| November 2024 | 3.9% | 8,228 | 202,702 | 210,930 |
| October 2024 | 4.1% | 8,675 | 201,819 | 210,494 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 4.0% | 8,405 | 201,993 | 210,398 |
| 2024 | 3.9% | 8,237 | 201,606 | 209,843 |
| 2023 | 3.5% | 7,269 | 202,087 | 209,356 |
| 2022 | 3.6% | 7,465 | 201,935 | 209,400 |
| 2021 | 6.1% | 12,582 | 194,654 | 207,236 |
| 2020 | 9.6% | 19,973 | 188,526 | 208,499 |
| 2019 | 4.0% | 8,674 | 207,052 | 215,726 |
| 2018 | 4.3% | 9,306 | 205,494 | 214,800 |
| 2017 | 4.5% | 9,756 | 204,977 | 214,733 |
| 2016 | 5.3% | 11,415 | 204,829 | 216,244 |
Crime reported in Jefferson Parish
Earlier years
| Year | Violent | Rate | Property | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,121 | 261.8 | 8,173 | 1,908.6 |
| 2024 | 1,354 | 321.3 | 9,838 | 2,334.9 |
| 2023 | 1,521 | 361.0 | 10,799 | 2,563.4 |
| 2022 | 1,836 | 429.1 | 11,632 | 2,718.5 |
| 2020 | 1,484 | 343.2 | 10,257 | 2,372.2 |
| 2019 | 1,540 | 355.5 | 12,551 | 2,897.4 |
| 2018 | 1,723 | 394.1 | 12,392 | 2,834.8 |
| 2017 | 1,806 | 413.7 | 12,912 | 2,957.6 |
| 2016 | 1,863 | 426.4 | 14,486 | 3,315.4 |
By police agency (6)
| Agency | Year | Violent | Property | People served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office | 2025 | 846 | 6,206 | 327,213 |
| Kenner Police Department | 2025 | 184 | 1,308 | 64,250 |
| Gretna Police Department | 2025 | 52 | 492 | 17,044 |
| Harahan Police Department | 2025 | 12 | 70 | 8,751 |
| Westwego Police Department | 2025 | 27 | 95 | 8,156 |
| Jean Lafitte Police Department | 2025 | 0 | 2 | 1,817 |
Police staffing
Agencies counted (6), 2025
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office | 916 | 445 | 327,213 |
| Kenner Police Department | 152 | 77 | 64,250 |
| Gretna Police Department | 93 | 33 | 17,044 |
| Westwego Police Department | 37 | 1 | 8,156 |
| Harahan Police Department | 19 | 7 | 8,751 |
| Jean Lafitte Police Department | 2 | 0 | 1,817 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,219 | 2.85 | 563 | 6 |
| 2024 | 1,171 | 2.79 | 585 | 6 |
| 2023 | 1,235 | 2.94 | 561 | 6 |
| 2018 | 1,328 | 3.05 | 539 | 5 |
| 2017 | 1,313 | 3.02 | 625 | 5 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Jefferson Parish Assessor?
- Thomas Capella (Republican) is the Assessor of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court?
- Jon Gegenheimer (Republican) is the Clerk of Court of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Jefferson Parish Coroner?
- Gerald "Gerry" Cvitanovich (Republican) is the Coroner of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Jefferson Parish Sheriff?
- Joseph Lopinto, III (Republican) is the Sheriff of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana.
- Who are the Jefferson Parish commissioners?
- Cynthia Lee Sheng (Parish President); Timothy Kerner, Jr. (Councilman, District 1); Deano Bonano (Councilman, District 2); Byron L. Lee (Councilman, District 3); Arita Bohannan (Councilman, District 4); Hans Liljeberg (Councilman, District 5); Jennifer Van Vrancken (Councilman at Large, Division A); Scott Walker (Councilman at Large, Division B).
- Who is on the Jefferson Parish School Board?
- Gerard LeBlanc (District 1); Ricky Johnson (District 2); Kriss Fairbairn Fortunato (District 3); "Clay" Moise (District 4); Derrick Shepherd (District 5); Michael Pedalino (District 6); Ralph "Rem" Brandt, Jr. (District 7); Chad Nugent (District 8); Kevin Delahoussaye (District 9).
- What is the population of Jefferson Parish?
- About 430,920 people, with a median age of 40; the median household income is $65,252 and 16.6% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Jefferson Parish?
- 3.6% in September 2026 (preliminary): 7,429 people unemployed in a labor force of 208,297, against 4.1% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Jefferson Parish?
- 9 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 6 municipal, 1 school district and 1 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Jefferson Parish?
- 11: Grand Isle, Grand Isle, Gretna, Gretna, Harahan, Harahan, Jean Lafitte, Kenner, Kenner, Westwego, Westwego. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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