City Government in Minden, Louisiana


City Government Office of the Mayor A Message from Minden Mayor Bill Robertson Freedom is the foundation of our government, both on the national and local levels. Under the Minden Charter, the Mayor, City Council and Police Chief are elected by the citizens of our City. The community of Minden is incorporated as a political subdivision under the laws of the State of Louisiana. As a political subdivision of the State, the governing authority for the municipality is the Mayor and City Council. The Mayor serves as the Executive Branch of City Government; the five City Council members compose the Legislative Branch and make the laws; and the City Court is the Judicial Branch, which interprets the laws of the City. The State vests the local government with the powers designed to maintain order and promote the public welfare of those who live within the boundary of the city government's authority. This administration continuously strives to provide a safe and prosperous environment, but the future of our City is in all of our hands. Be a good citizen; get involved in school, church and community activities. Each of us can play a part in making Minden an even better place to live. Sincerely, Bill Robertson Mayor of Minden since 1991 318-377-2144
City Council The City Council is the legislative body of the City of Minden. Council members are elected by district. Currently serving on the City Council are District A - Rodney D. Seamster; District B - Fayrine A. Kennon-Gilbert; District C - Magaline Quarles; District D - Tommy Davis; and District E - Benny Gray.		Click to Enlarge

The City Council is presided over by the Mayor. The Mayor has no vote, except to break a tie, but does have veto power. Minden City Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first Monday of each month in Council Chambers, located inside Minden City Hall at 520 Broadway. Meetings are open to the public. City Court Minden City Court is the judicial branch of city government. Cases that are filed in City Court include (but are not limited to) traffic violations, Class C misdemeanors and violations of city ordinance. City Court also hears civil matters concerning amounts up to $35,000. The City Judge is elected for a six-year term and is currently Judge John C. Campbell. Joan Luck serves as the City Clerk of Court.
	Departments The successful operations of the City of Minden are a team effort between the Mayor, City Council and all Departmental Officials and Staff. The Public Works Department, headed by George Rolfe, Jr., is the city's largest department and is responsible for planning, constructing, operating and maintaining the city's infrastructure and public utilities such as roads, sanitary sewer, water and power production and distribution.
Ava Morgan, the City Clerk and Treasurer oversees such areas as tax collections, accounting and finance, record keeping, computers and purchasing. Administrative Assistant Kalani Merrill supervises the utilities and tax offices and the Executive Assistant to the Mayor is Wanda Pittman. Winky Newer oversees City Parks and Recreation activities, including the new $8 million Minden Recreation Complex, made possible by a one-cent sales tax renewal in 2000.
Facilities Director Tonkon Williams oversees the maintenance and scheduling of City Hall, the Civic Center and the Community House. Ensuring the quality and safety of the buildings in our city is Brent Cooley, who serves as the City Inspector and also supervises the Animal Control Department. Charles Minifield is the City Attorney and Judy Thompson manages the Minden Main Street Project, one of the oldest in the state. Keeping Minden residents safe from harm's way are the Minden Police and Fire Departments, both led by long-time Chief T.C. Bloxom, Jr. CLICK HERE TO CONTACT A CITY OFFICIAL CLICK TO GO TO CODE OF ORDINANCES WEB PAGE