Local Governance & Civic Advocacy in Denham Springs

Explore how Denham Springs residents can engage with city governance through ordinance enforcement, infrastructure oversight, and FOIA requests. Learn how Shelly's Homesites empowers citizens to hold departments accountable.

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  Local Initiatives and City Governance

Denham Springs operates under a mayor and city council form of government. The five-member council oversees policies, ordinances, and legislative duties, while the mayor manages daily operations and appoints department heads.

Shelly's Homesites residents can advocate for stronger enforcement of ordinances that directly impact their community. This includes municipal code enforcement and business licensing oversight to ensure fair application of the law:

  • Municipal Code Enforcement: Addressing property maintenance, zoning compliance, and servitude regulations.
  • Business Licensing Oversight: Ensuring businesses operating in Shelly's Homesites comply with permits, zoning, and safety laws.
  • Infrastructure Maintenance: Reporting neglected drainage systems, street obstructions, and servitude clearance issues.

By engaging with city officials and utilizing tools like Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests Shelly's Homesites residents can hold departments accountable.

  Leadership Team and Ordinance Accountability

City Government Officials

Mayor:

  • Landry, Gerard Joseph - Email | 225-665-8121
    Mailing Address: 7243 Bessie Dr. Denham Springs, LA 70706-1980

City Council Members:

  • Poole, Robert William Email | 225-665-4464
    Mailing Address: 1403 Weeping Willow Dr. Denham Springs, LA 70726-2735
  • Williams, Lori Lamm Email | 225-445-0273
    Mailing Address: 1565 River Run Dr Denham Springs, La 70726-4954
  • Dugas, Amber Michele Email | 225-933-5762
    210 Carroll St. Denham Springs, LA 70726-2404
  • Gilbert, Jim G. Email | 225-278-3366
    238 N College St. NE Denham Springs, LA 70726-3519
  • Jeff Wesley Email | 225-921-4306
    Mailing Address:

Planning and Zoning Commission

  • Chairman: Fred Banks
    Mailing Address:
  • Vice-Chairman: Lawson, William J.
    Mailing Address: 521 Jackson St Denham Springs, La 70726-2526
  • Commissioners:
    Ballard, Denver Blake, Email / Phone / Mailing Address: 1117 Rodeo Dr. Denham Springs, LA 70726-4115
    Cavalier, John Robert, Email / Phone / Mailing Address: 539 Cedar St. Denham Springs, LA 70726-2903
    McLavy, Monita Gayle, Email / Phone / Mailing Address: 329 Benton St. Denham Springs, LA 70726-3305
    Riley, Rayfield, Email / Phone / Mailing Address: 1007 Meadowbrook Blvd. Denham Springs, LA 70726-3121
    Whitmire, J. Christopher, Email / Phone / Mailing Address: 27781 LA Hwy 16 Denham Springs, LA 70726-7837

Relevant Department Heads

  • Animal Control: Boutwell, Rachel Ware - Email
    Mailing Address: 23539 Springhill Dr. Denham Springs, LA 70726-6868
  • Business License: Cook, Ira - Email
  • City Attorney: Hulett, Stephanie Bond - Email
    Mailing Address: 4423 Pine Park Dr. Baton Rouge, LA 70809-6922
    Represents part-time: City of Denham Springs
    Board District: 5th - LSBA Board District
    Judicial District: 21st - Judicial District
  • City Clerk: Anderson, Buffy Sue - Email
    Mailing Address: 34741 Oak Place Dr. Denham Springs, LA 70706-0718
  • Building Official: Foster, Richard W. - Email | 225-665-8121
    Mailing Address: 11451 Donna Ave. Denham Springs, LA 70726-6905
  • Engineer: NONE
  • Financial: Hood, Michelle W. - Email
    Mailing Address: 10074 W Summerfield Dr. Denham Springs, LA 70726-8400
  • Fire Dept. Chief: Stafford, Richard Craig - Email Mailing Address: 30921 La Hwy 16 Denham Springs, LA 70726-1256
  • Gas Dept.: Dugas, Darrell - Email
  • Grants: Jennings, Donna - Email
  • Ordinance Enforcement: Davidson, Stephen - Email
  • Planning and Zoning: Banks, Fred - Email
  • Police Chief: Walker, Rodney - Email
  • Purchasing: Harris, Dana - Email
  • Street Dept.: Lathers, George - Email
  • Treasurer: Hood, Michelle - Email
  • Wastewater: Clark, B.J. - Email
  • Water Dept.: Harris, Ben - Email

Strengthening communication with city leaders ensures Shelly's Homesites remains an integral part of Denham Springs' governance. While Shelly's Homesites is part of the city, residents must actively advocate for equal representation, enforcement, and development to preserve the neighborhood's integrity.

Question & Answer

How can Denham Springs residents advocate for better city governance?

Residents of Denham Springs, particularly in Shelly's Homesites, can advocate for stronger city governance by engaging with the mayor and city council, filing FOIA requests, and reporting issues related to municipal code enforcement, business licensing, and infrastructure maintenance. These actions help ensure fair application of ordinances and hold departments accountable for community concerns.

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