Mayor Maurice Harris

Mayor Maurice HarrisMaurice is happily married to Ursula Fowler Harris. He has three children: Marlaisha, Maurice, Jr. and Makeriah.  Maurice is a 1994 graduate of North Iberville High School.  He received his Bachelor’s in 2002 and Master’s in 2007 in both Nursing from Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge.  Maurice has been in nursing for 17 year.  He is currently employed as a nurse at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Hospital.

Maurice is also a member of Maringouin Volunteer Fire Department and Maringouin First Responders.  He is a member of Mt. Gideon Baptist Church where he is an associate minister, deacon and choir member.

Maurice is willing to put forth every effort to keep the town moving forward.  He has spent countless hours volunteering his time, resources and energy helping in the community.  He is interested in the needs of the people and will be neutral and unbiased when considering the outlook and needs of the council members and the community.  He will treat every individual with dignity and honor and without prejudice.  His goal is to recognize the involvement of every individual and, build a strong and connected community.  Maurice’s passion is helping others any way he can.

Alderman

Jerome "Gillis" Martin
Alderman

Jerome Gillis MartinJerome “Gillis” Martin serves as an Alderman for the Town of Maringouin. Martin is the Son of Yolanda Crump, and is the Grandson of Gertrude Crump and Charles Crump Sr. As a lifelong resident of Maringouin he graduated from North Iberville High School in 1996. Martin is a family man married, to Shelane Harris for 10 years with 2 children the he adore. Martin has worked at Pacific Union Railroad for 19 years. Martin exude excellence in his community by volunteering at the Maringouin Fire Department, an lending a helping hand where he is needed. Also he is a child of god as a devoted member at One Accord Ministries. Martin makes a great Alderman because he isn’t a politician he is a leader. Jerome Martin thank you for your service as Alderman you are greatly appreciated.

Veronica "Bonnie" Hill
Alderman

Veronica "Bonnie" HillVeronica “Bonnie” Hill is proudly serving her first year as Alderwoman for the Town of Maringouin.  She is a lifelong resident of Maringouin, Louisiana.

She received her Bachelor of Science and Master degrees from Southern University-Baton Rouge, Louisiana in Business Education.  She is also a 39 year employee at Southern University-Baton Rouge as a Computer Facilitator.

Veronica has always shown love for her community.  She believes that maintaining a strong relationship with the people she cares about is a very important aspect of her life.  She participates and volunteers in activities for the school, church and community to help ensure that the community prospers.  Veronica believes in helping other to further their education, so she implemented the North Iberville Scholarship Fund.  She wants to maintain a positive relationship with the community by making a personal commitment to honesty, integrity, accountability, respect and dedication.   Her life mission is to be good in the things she does, how to treat others, and the decisions she makes.  She says her strengths come from the confidence and beliefs she has in God.

Veronica’s missions include the following:

  • Provide quality programs and municipal services for residents of the community
    (Tutoring and Computer Classes)
  • Work hard to continue economic growth
  • Beautification of the town with street lights, sidewalks, street and welcome signs
  • Sponsor an Annual Health Care Fair
  • Work together with town officials to provide services to the elderly in the town

Veronica is married to Burnell J. Hill, Jr. She has six Children: Gary, Kinte, Keira, Karnika, Kristy and Arien

Seven Grandchildren: Michael, Keri, Jeremiah, Nyla, Kendon, Kennedy and Kamrin

Daughter-in-law: Stefanie — Son-in-laws: Jason and Joe

She is a active Member of Mt. Gideon Baptist Church.

John Carriere
Alderman

Justin Bessix
Alderman

Justin Bessix

Edna Mitchel
Alderman

Administrative Staff

Legal Counsel

Attorney Jerry Guilliot

 Town Clerk
Carolyn Marino

Maringouin Police Department

Police Chief

Hosea Anderson

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