Bill Fontenot

Jessie Bellard was approved as interim Parish President at Monday's special meeting of the St. Landry Parish Council.

St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot announced on Tuesday that he will be stepping down from his position due to his health.

A special election will need to be called to fill the final years of Bill Fontenot's term as parish president.

A proposed pay cut to pay for a pay raise for parish employees was voted down at last night's meeting of the St. Landry Parish Council.