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Lafourche Parish Council confirms Jefferson "Sonny" Crosby as Director of Public Works
Summary
The Lafourche Parish Council voted 5–2 with one abstention Aug. 26 to confirm Jefferson "Sonny" Crosby as Director of Public Works after a discussion about timing and the home-rule charter’s nomination window.
The Lafourche Parish Council on Aug. 26 confirmed Jefferson “Sonny” Crosby as the parish’s Director of Public Works, approving the parish president’s nomination by a roll-call vote of 5 yeas, 2 nays and 1 abstention with one member absent.
Council members debated whether the appointment should proceed during hurricane season and discussed the 60‑day nomination window in the parish’s home‑rule charter. Councilman Daniel Lorraine said the president has the authority to pick department heads and that the council can reject the nominee later if necessary. "That's what the Home Rule Charter says," Lorraine said.
Supporters described Crosby as experienced and prepared to step into the role immediately. In remarks after the vote Crosby said, "I plan to be very honest, very fair. I'm gonna continue to work hard." Parish President Mitch Ozeron told the council Crosby would take office the Monday after Sept. 8, and that the previous director's last payroll day would be the fourth.
Opponents raised timing concerns. Councilman Araby and Councilman Otan voted against the nomination; Councilman Broomfield registered an abstention. The chair read the tally aloud: Lorraine, Chasson, Pierce, Melvin and Perk voted yes; Araby and Otan voted no; Broomfield abstained; Adams was absent.
The council’s action authorizes Crosby to assume the duties of the department head; council members and the parish president said Crosby and the outgoing director had been working together to ensure a transition.
The vote followed a public-agenda portion of the meeting during which other appointments, ordinances and routine resolutions were handled. The council adjourned at 5:57 p.m.
