Carter, Nichols named aldermen; all four amendments defeated
Charlotte Boone was elected mayor of Mangham this weekend.
“Winning this mayor’s race is not just a personal achievement, but a collective victory for our community,” Boone said. “It is a reminder that true progress is built on unity, collaboration, and the strength of working together toward a common goal. Together, we will all strive to put aside any differences and continue to move forward and create a bright future for Mangham.”
Boone won the election by a 54 percent margin with 119 votes to Kristi Fleming’s 101.
Boone has been a dedicated member of the Mangham community since moving there in 2004. She has worked in administration at Franklin Medical Center since 2007, bringing extensive experience in leadership and public service.
Her husband, Billy Boone, a Rayville native, has dedicated over 26 years to the Richland Parish Detention Center. Together, they have built a strong and loving family, including their three sons, Chris Jones, Nick Jones, Trey Boone, and three cherished grandsons, Liam, Banks, and Koen Jace.
In January 2023, Charlotte was elected as an alderman for the Town of Mangham. Following the resignation of Mayor Anthony Killian in July 2024, she was appointed as mayor. Believing in the vision she and the council had for the community, Charlotte ran for mayor in the municipal primary election held on March 29.
In addition, Kathyn “Paula” Carter was elected a an alderman with 98 votes and Mary Nichols was elected with 81. Also running for the two positions were Marie Wilhite with 74 votes and Andrea Ramsey with 72 votes.
Voter turnout for the election was 55.4 percent for the mayor’s election and 40.9 percent for the alderman election. Turnout for the balloting on constitutional amendments as 16.2 percent with all four failing to pass.
CA No. 1 (ACT No. 2, 2024-3ES - SB 1) to provide for disciplinary proceedings over attorneys and to create courts of limited jurisdiction failed statewide by 65 percent with 412,082 people voting against it and 221,334 voting for it.
In Richland Parish, it failed by 58 percent with 1,230 people voting against it and 941 for it.
CA No. 2 (ACT No. 1, 2024-3ES - HB 7) to provide with respect to the power of taxation including limitations thereon failed statewide by 65 percent with 412,083 people voting against it and 224,085 voting for it. In Richland Parish, it failed by 61 percent with 1,374 people voting against it and 888 for it.
CA No. 3 (ACT No. 3, 2024-3ES - SB 2) to provide relative to crimes committed by juveniles and to special juvenile proceedings failed statewide by 66 percent with 419,366 people voting against it and 212,324 voting for it.
In Richland Parish, it failed by 61 percent with 1,374 people voting against it and 888 for it.
CA No. 4 (ACT No. 4, 2024-3ES - SB 5) to provide for election dates for newly-created judgeships or vacancies in office of judge failed statewide by 64 percent with 401,499 people voting against it and 229,557 voting for it.
In Richland Parish, it failed by 57 percent with 1,290 people voting against it and 960 for it.
