Vernon Parish, LA elected officials: parish government, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Vernon Parish: 57 seats on 16 elected bodies. 16 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Parish government
Vernon Parish Police Jury
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Police Juror, District 1 | James B. "Jim" Tuck Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 2 | Marvin Hilton Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 3 | Alton "David" Fox Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 4 | "Doug" Roshong No party source |
| Police Juror, District 5 | Cody Hostetler Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 6 | Scottie E. Benjamin Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 7 | Charnel Bailey Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 8 | Dean Mitchell Independent source |
| Police Juror, District 9 | David Brister Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 10 | Curtis Clay Democratic source |
| Police Juror, District 11 | Quintin Thompson Republican source |
| Police Juror, District 12 | Kenny Haymon Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Assessor | Michael Bealer Republican source |
| Clerk of Court | "Jeff" Skidmore Republican source |
| Coroner | Shawn P. Granger Republican source |
| Sheriff | "Sam" Craft Republican source |
School Board
Vernon Parish School Board
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| School Board Member, District 1 | Kelly Kaiama-Goodwin Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 1 | Rhonda H. Morrison Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 1 | Robert Pynes, Jr. Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 1 | "Jim" Seaman Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 1 | Mark Smith source | |
| School Board Member, District 2 | Angela "Angie" Davis Independent source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 3 | Deidra Shell Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 4 | Randy Martin Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 5 | Shad Stewart Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 6 | Vernon Travis, Jr. Democratic source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 7 | John David Blankenbaker Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| School Board Member, District 8 | Candace Smith Black Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
Cities and towns
How many local governments Vernon Parish has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 8 local governments in Vernon 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 | 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 Vernon Parish
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 9.4% · White 70% · Black 12.2% · Asian 1.6% · Other or more than one race 6.8% (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 Vernon Parish
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 4.3% | 693 | 15,514 | 16,207 |
| August 2026 | 4.3% | 696 | 15,560 | 16,256 |
| July 2026 | 5.0% | 821 | 15,499 | 16,320 |
| June 2026 | 5.4% | 892 | 15,749 | 16,641 |
| May 2026 | 5.0% | 826 | 15,695 | 16,521 |
| April 2026 | 4.4% | 728 | 15,936 | 16,664 |
| March 2026 | 5.2% | 870 | 15,789 | 16,659 |
| February 2026 | 5.6% | 939 | 15,711 | 16,650 |
| January 2026 | 5.9% | 998 | 16,042 | 17,040 |
| December 2025 | 5.3% | 905 | 16,060 | 16,965 |
| November 2025 | 5.6% | 976 | 16,352 | 17,328 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 4.7% | 803 | 16,321 | 17,124 |
| August 2025 | 4.6% | 794 | 16,296 | 17,090 |
| July 2025 | 5.5% | 921 | 15,914 | 16,835 |
| June 2025 | 4.8% | 836 | 16,516 | 17,352 |
| May 2025 | 4.5% | 765 | 16,099 | 16,864 |
| April 2025 | 4.0% | 686 | 16,297 | 16,983 |
| March 2025 | 4.8% | 821 | 16,191 | 17,012 |
| February 2025 | 5.9% | 973 | 15,503 | 16,476 |
| January 2025 | 6.4% | 1,072 | 15,660 | 16,732 |
| December 2024 | 5.5% | 921 | 15,759 | 16,680 |
| November 2024 | 4.8% | 820 | 16,257 | 17,077 |
| October 2024 | 5.4% | 928 | 16,308 | 17,236 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 5.1% | 868 | 16,110 | 16,978 |
| 2024 | 4.8% | 831 | 16,310 | 17,141 |
| 2023 | 4.2% | 738 | 16,789 | 17,527 |
| 2022 | 3.8% | 648 | 16,585 | 17,233 |
| 2021 | 4.5% | 754 | 16,173 | 16,927 |
| 2020 | 7.1% | 1,194 | 15,522 | 16,716 |
| 2019 | 5.5% | 936 | 15,972 | 16,908 |
| 2018 | 6.0% | 1,026 | 15,980 | 17,006 |
| 2017 | 6.1% | 1,063 | 16,403 | 17,466 |
| 2016 | 6.9% | 1,242 | 16,869 | 18,111 |
Police in Vernon Parish
Police staffing
Agencies counted (4), 2025
| Agency | Officers | Civilians | People served |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office | 51 | 67 | 36,325 |
| Leesville Police Department | 15 | 5 | 5,262 |
| New Llano Police Department | 5 | 4 | 2,029 |
| Rosepine Police Department | 5 | 1 | 1,428 |
Earlier years
| Year | Officers | Per 1,000 | Civilians | Agencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76 | 1.69 | 77 | 4 |
| 2024 | 81 | 1.78 | 77 | 4 |
| 2023 | 79 | 1.71 | 78 | 4 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Vernon Parish Assessor?
- Michael Bealer (Republican) is the Assessor of Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Vernon Parish Clerk of Court?
- "Jeff" Skidmore (Republican) is the Clerk of Court of Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Vernon Parish Coroner?
- Shawn P. Granger (Republican) is the Coroner of Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
- Who is the Vernon Parish Sheriff?
- "Sam" Craft (Republican) is the Sheriff of Vernon Parish, Louisiana.
- Who are the Vernon Parish commissioners?
- James B. "Jim" Tuck (Police Juror, District 1); Marvin Hilton (Police Juror, District 2); Alton "David" Fox (Police Juror, District 3); "Doug" Roshong (Police Juror, District 4); Cody Hostetler (Police Juror, District 5); Scottie E. Benjamin (Police Juror, District 6); Charnel Bailey (Police Juror, District 7); Dean Mitchell (Police Juror, District 8); David Brister (Police Juror, District 9); Curtis Clay (Police Juror, District 10); Quintin Thompson (Police Juror, District 11); Kenny Haymon (Police Juror, District 12).
- Who is on the Vernon Parish School Board?
- Kelly Kaiama-Goodwin (District 1); Rhonda H. Morrison (District 1); Robert Pynes, Jr. (District 1); "Jim" Seaman (District 1); Mark Smith (District 1); Angela "Angie" Davis (District 2); Deidra Shell (District 3); Randy Martin (District 4); Shad Stewart (District 5); Vernon Travis, Jr. (District 6); John David Blankenbaker (District 7); Candace Smith Black (District 8).
- What is the population of Vernon Parish?
- About 47,117 people, with a median age of 32.4; the median household income is $57,270 and 19% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Vernon Parish?
- 4.3% in September 2026 (preliminary): 693 people unemployed in a labor force of 16,207, against 4.7% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Vernon Parish?
- 8 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 6 municipal and 1 school district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Vernon Parish?
- 10: Anacoco, Anacoco, Hornbeck, Hornbeck, Hornbeck, Leesville, New Llano, New Llano, Simpson, Simpson. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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