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Historic commission accepts Sharon T. Gahagan's resignation; Mary Ann Salter named permanent chair

Natchitoches Historic District Commission · July 7, 2025
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Summary

The commission accepted the resignation of Sharon T. Gahagan and elected Mary Ann Salter as permanent chair and Steve Horton as vice chair. Commissioners discussed requesting a mayoral/city‑council resolution recognizing Gahagan's service.

The Natchitoches Historic District Commission accepted the resignation of longtime member Sharon T. Gahagan on July 7 and named Mary Ann Salter permanent chair and Steve Horton vice chair.

The commission read a letter from Gahagan dated July 7 citing her move out of the area and resigning effective immediately. Commissioner Donahoe moved to make Salter the permanent chair and to confirm Horton as vice chair; the motion carried by voice vote. The commission then voted to accept Gahagan's letter of resignation. Commissioners discussed asking the mayor and city council to issue a resolution or proclamation recognizing Gahagan's years of service to the commission.

No timeline for a formal recognition was set during the meeting; commissioners suggested researching Gahagan's tenure as part of a request to the city.