The Town of Cottonport is Now Hiring Part & Full-Time Police Officers!
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OUR HERITAGE
Deeply rooted in the 19th century, Cottonport flourished as a vital river port where Bayou Rouge met the cotton trade. Named for the steamboats that once lined our banks to ship bales to New Orleans, our heritage is a tapestry of Cajun resilience and river-port industry. Today, we preserve the stories of the bayou, honoring a past of cotton-shipping mastery while welcoming neighbors to the heart of Louisiana's historic community.
A Community
Rooted in the Bayou
Local Government
Guiding the vibrant community of Cottonport through heritage and progress, from the banks of Bayou Rouge to our 19th-century river port legacy.
PUBLIC SAFTEY
Keeping Cottonport safe is a priority. Our local public safety personnel work to protect residents, respond to emergencies, and maintain a secure and welcoming community for everyone
Terry Jeansonne
Mayor for the Town of Cottonport since 2025 (1-1/2 years)
Cell: 318-240-0911
Curtis Francisco
Mayor Pro-Temp (Councilman at Large) for the Town of Cottonport since 1997 (29 years)
Cell: 318-264-5850
Email: curtisfrancisco123@gmail.com
FELICIA BENJAMIN
Appointed Interim Chief of Police on 07/09/2026 and became our Official Chief of Police on 11/03/2026.
Cell: 318-305-6259
Email: patrole@cottonportpd.com
JENNIFER SPILLMAN
Police Officer since 2025, but has worked on and off for the Town of Cottonport in the past years. On 10/14/2026 Officer Spillman became our Assistant Chief of Police.
Cell: 318-359-9707
Email: patrole@cottonportpd.com
CHRIS LEMOINE
was a Cottonport Volunteer Fireman for the Town of Cottonport since 2005. Mr. Lemoine became Fire Chief in 2015. He is also our Justice of the Peace.
Cell: 318-452-2286
Email: cottonportfire@gmail.com
NEAL DAUZAT
has been the Assistant Fire Chief since 2025.
Cell: 318-359-3331
MARGARET P. JENKINS
Council Member for District-1 since 2001 (25 years)
Cell: 318-709-4502
Email: margoprater@yahoo.com
KENNETH FRIELS
Councilman for District-2 since 2001 (25 years)
Cell: 318-305-3473
Email: kennethfriels@gmail.com
SPENCER LEMOINE
Councilman for District-3 since 2025 (1 year)
Cell: 318-359-8202
Email: spencer@lemoinelawfirm.com
DEMPLE PRATER
Council Member for District-4 since 2017 (9 years)
Cell: 318-500-5356
Email: prater.demple0705@gmail.com
RENEE GASPARD
Town Clerk since 2024 (2 years)
Cell: 318-264-5458
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BILL PAYMENTS
Find the information and resources you need for local permits and applications. The Town of Cottonport strives to make municipal processes simple, accessible, and convenient for residents and businesses.
TOWN LEADERSHIP
From our Mayor and Town Council to our Town Clerk and Fire Chief, each plays an important role in supporting the needs of our residents and ensuring the town continues to thrive.
Bayou Traditions
Rooted in our history and celebrated every spring, the Easter Egg Pocking contest is a vibrant tradition that brings our community together on the banks of the Bayou Rouge, honoring our Cajun roots and 19th-century river-shipping heritage.
