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Council approves promotion of Cpl. Marie Manuel to Sergeant Detective

Town Council, Town of Kinder, Louisiana · November 3, 2025
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Summary

At the Nov. 3 Kinder council meeting Chief Paul Courville recognized Jason Fontenot's 20 years of service and the council unanimously approved (4-0) promotion of Cpl. Marie Manuel to Sergeant Detective.

Chief Paul Courville recognized Jason Fontenot on his retirement and noted his 20 years of service to the Town of Kinder. Courville announced that Corporal Marie Manuel will assume additional responsibilities and recommended her promotion to Sergeant Detective.

Councilwoman Susanne Sonnier moved to approve the promotion; Councilman Jerry Nevils seconded. The motion to promote Cpl. Marie Manuel to Sergeant Detective passed by a 4-0 vote. The record shows the motion was made by Councilwoman Sonnier and seconded by Councilman Nevils; no discussion was recorded.

The council did not provide additional details at the meeting about the promotion's effective date, salary change, or related budget adjustments. Jason Fontenot was identified and acknowledged for two decades of service; Cpl. Marie Manuel was named as his replacement for expanded duties.