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Calcasieu Parish Police Jury elects Brian Abshire president, names Burley vice and orders special election after Landry resignation
Summary
At its Jan. 8 meeting the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury elected Brian Abshire president (8–7), named Mister Burley vice president, approved multiple contracts and appointments and proclaimed a vacancy in District 7 after Chris E. Landry's resignation, ordering a primary on May 16 and a general on June 27, 2026.
Brian Abshire was elected president of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury during the meeting on Jan. 8, 2026, following roll-call nominations and a tie-breaking vote by the presiding officer that resulted in an 8–7 tally.
"Thank you very much. I appreciate my confidence and I hope to serve you well," Abshire said after being declared elected.
The vote came after jurors nominated Mike Smith and Brian Abshire and conducted a roll-call vote that initially split 7–7; the presiding officer cast the deciding vote in favor of Abshire. Jurors also elected Mister Burley as vice president after a separate nomination and second.
Beyond leadership changes, the jury approved several routine and substantive items recommended by staff. On personnel matters, the body adopted a resolution appointing Kelly Fontenot as…
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