Central City News

Earlier this year, retired East Baton Rouge Sheriff Col. Bobby Dale Callender considered running for Chief of Police in the City of Central. However, he ultimately decided not to for family reasons. Now Col. Callender is making his views known on the race for Police Chief between the incumbent chief, Roger Corcoran, and the former […]

Jack “JD” Lavergne has announced his candidacy to serve the citizens of District 2 on Central’s City Council.  JD was born and raised in Zachary.  He married his wife and lifelong Central resident Holli (Drane) and they immediately chose Central as the perfect place to grow their family.  They have three children: Mason (15), Madox […]

 Behind the scenes, a battle has been raging between members of the Central School Board who believe property taxes should automatically go up every year and the one board member who adamantly believes there should be no property tax increases without a vote of the people of Central. From 2007 when the Central Community School District […]

Joshua “Josh” Roy has announced his candidacy for Central City Council at-large.  He currently serves as a member of the Council from a district.   Josh was born and raised in Baton Rouge and has resided in Central, Louisiana for nearly 15 years. Josh received his JD, magna cum laude from Southern University Law, graduating […]

 Alton Ray Ashford is seaking the Central City Council District 2 seat. He is a 58-year resident of Central and a 1982 graduate of Central High School. Ray Ashford has been working in the plumbing construction trade for 40 plus years. He’s been a state licensed plumber since 1988. Alton has been married to Anita […]

 My name is Perry Whitney and I’m running for City Council District 3. I am a retired chief petty officer, U.S. NAVY (1978 to 1998).  A combat veteran, who served during Desert Shield and Desert Storm in the city of Al Jubail, along with numerous other Military operations.   I held a U.S. Coast Guard master […]

 Dr. Kim Fralick is a candidate for Central City Council from District 3.  She released the following statement: My name is Dr. Kim Fralick. I received a B.S. in animal science in 1990 and a doctorate of veterinary medicine in 1995.  I am a pro-life constitutional conservative. I have lived in Central since 1997. I […]

 Briton J. Myer is seeking reelection as the Central City Councilman from District 5.  He released the following statement:  I would first like to say that it has been my honor and privilege to serve the citizens of this great city as Councilman for District 5 over the last four years. As a lifelong resident […]

 Vanda Mannino has announced her candidacy for the Central City Council.  She has issued the following statement:  With the overwhelming support of family and friends, I am announcing my candidacy for the Central City Council from District 5. I am a graduate of Zachary High School and graduated magna cum laude from Southeastern with a […]

Baton Rouge attorney Dele Adebamiji has announced his candidacy for District Judge from the northern district of East Baton Rouge Parish.  He issued the following statement:  I give all glory, honor, and adoration to God and my Lord, Jesus Christ because if not for Christ, I don’t know where I would be. I have always […]