Representative shares updates

By News Staff on Monday, August 25, 2025
Butler to host monthly meetings with local parish leaders, earns high marks from LFF
  • LOCAL LEADERS MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVE BUTLER - Mamou mayor Leisa Deshotel, Turkey Creek mayor Bert Campbell, Ville Platte mayor Ryan Leday Williams and Ville Platte City Clerk/Treasurer Donald Bergeron recently met at the Mou Latte in Mamou to discuss economic development and needs of the parish municipalities. Shown, from left, are Deshotel, Campbell, Butler, Williams and Bergeron. (Photo courtesy of the Mou Latte)
    LOCAL LEADERS MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVE BUTLER - Mamou mayor Leisa Deshotel, Turkey Creek mayor Bert Campbell, Ville Platte mayor Ryan Leday Williams and Ville Platte City Clerk/Treasurer Donald Bergeron recently met at the Mou Latte in Mamou to discuss economic development and needs of the parish municipalities. Shown, from left, are Deshotel, Campbell, Butler, Williams and Bergeron. (Photo courtesy of the Mou Latte)
    State Representative Rhonda Butler has established a program in Rapides Parish where she meets with the local municipality leadership to discuss needs, wants and any issues on a state level they may need assistance with. Economic development is also discussed, as it is a vital part of keeping the future of the state moving forward. She said that as they work together to discuss the issues, one ma...

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