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Wolfe declares for parish president
Richard "Dale" Wolfe, a St. John the Baptist Parish councilman at large, has announced his candidacy for parish president.
The seat has been vacated by former President Bill Hubbard, who resigned Sept. 24 and pleaded guilty to federal bribery charges the following day. There are two years left in Hubbard's four-year term and the Parish Charter requires a special election to choose his successor.
Qualifying for the March 27 special election will be Feb. 3 through Feb. 5.
Wolfe, 69, said in a written statement that during a time of transition, it is important to have someone in the president's office who has "the experience, the honesty and the needs of the parish and its residents in mind day in and day out."
Wolfe is completing his ninth term on the Parish Council and has served in public office for 34 years, including several stints on the parish's Police Jury.
"I will always act in the best interest of the people whenever making a decision concerning the business of the parish," he said.
Wolfe lives in Reserve.
