By james art 
Baton Rouge, La.
In the December 7 election, the voters decided a proposal for St. George, including a 2% sales tax to start in April 2025, replacing the existing sales tax collected by the Baton Rouge government. The proposal was 79% of 27 355 votes.
For the upcoming spring elections, the voters will decide on key leadership positions for St. George.
Temporary Mayor Dustin Yates has announced his plans to run for a full -term mayor. Governor Jeff Landry has appointed Yates after joining the city of St. George.
“I run for mayor because I believe in a more light future for our city and parish – a future in which families are thriving, the business is growing and the neighbors work together,” Yates says in his message.
Two weeks ago, the temporary police chief Todd Morris, also appointed by landlios, announced his candidacy for a full -term position.
Here are the candidates who have qualified WednesdayS
Meet the candidates for mayor of St. George
Meet the candidates for St. George’s Police Chief
Meet the candidates for St. George’s Municipal Council
Member (s) of the Council in the big city of St. George (2 to be selected)
- Joel Davis, Republican
- David Deluci, Republican
Council Member District 1, City of St. George
- Richie Edmonds, Republican
Council Member 2, Saint George City
- Steve “Chile” Monacello, Republican
Council Member 3, Saint George City
Member of Council 4, City of St. George
- Patricia Patty Cook, Republican
Member of Council 5, Saint George City
No one qualifies for the place of Council member 5 on Wednesday, January 29th.