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Plaquemines Port council rejects resolution to appoint Weldon Danos as chief operating officer
Summary
The Plaquemines Parish Council voted down a resolution to appoint Weldon Danos as chief Operating Officer of the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District after a roll-call vote on April 9, 2026; two commissioners voted against the appointment and two were absent.
The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District, rejected a resolution to appoint Weldon Danos as the port’s chief operating officer on April 9, 2026.
On a motion by Commissioner Ronnie Newsom, seconded by Commissioner Mitch Jurisich, the resolution to appoint Danos was put to a roll-call vote. Commissioners Brian Champagne, Chris Schulz, Stuart J. Guey and Chairman Ronnie Newsom voted “yes.” Commissioners Carlton M. LaFrance, Sr. and Mark Cognevich voted “no.” Commissioners Tyronne Edwards and Patricia L. McCarty were recorded as absent. The council therefore failed to adopt Resolution No. 26-147 and the appointment did not take effect.
The resolution referenced Ordinance No. 25-221 (adopted Dec. 11, 2025) as the authority that created and funded the full-time unclassified Chief Operating Officer position and stated that filling the position was intended to advance port development and operational efficiency. The minutes record the motion and the roll call but contain no further debate transcript or substitute nominations in the provided excerpt.
Because the resolution failed, no certification or release of an appointment was recorded; the minutes show the secretary would be authorized to certify and release the resolution only if adopted. The council proceeded to other agenda items, including a staff status report and several ordinances and resolutions.
The minutes do not record post-vote statements or a follow-up timetable for how the council will proceed with filling the COO position. Video of the meeting is available on the Plaquemines Parish website and YouTube for additional context and any remarks not captured in the minutes.
