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St. Helena Parish Police Jury calls special election to fill Tax Assessor vacancy
Summary
The Police Jury unanimously adopted a resolution on May 1 calling a special election to fill the unexpired term of Tax Assessor Wesley Blades (resigned); qualifying is July 9–11, 2025, with a primary Oct. 11 and general election Nov. 1, 2025.
The St. Helena Parish Police Jury unanimously adopted a resolution on May 1 calling a special election to fill the unexpired term of the parish Tax Assessor following the resignation of Hon. Wesley Blades, whose resignation is effective December 31, 2025. The motion to adopt the resolution was made by Juror Jule C. Wascom and seconded by Vice President Quanika H. Muse.
The resolution sets qualifying for candidates from July 9–11, 2025, a Primary Election on October 11, 2025, and a General Election on November 1, 2025. The motion passed unanimously among the jurors present: Quanika H. Muse, Jule C. Wascom, Willie Morgan, Warren McCray Jr., and Doug Watson; Juror Ryan Byrd was recorded absent.
The action came during a special session convened at 6:00 P.M. in the Meeting Room of the St. Helena Parish Police Jury Building in Greensburg. The minutes record the Police Jury’s formal adoption of the resolution; Sharonda Brown certified the minutes as Secretary-Treasurer.
The Police Jury did not record additional debate in the minutes. The jury adjourned after the vote and scheduled its next regular session for 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
