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Is Four Too Many?

Photo by Al Cotton
HOUSE DIVIDED? — Shown are mayoral candidates the Rev. Joseph Franklin, Von Jennings, Jay Johnson, Roosevelt Johnson and Jacques Roy, who
each participated in a forum held on Thursday, Sept. 9 in the Alexandria City Council Chambers. The forum, hosted by the Central Louisiana Business
League and its partners, also included the candidates for Council Districts 2, 4 and the At-Large seat. Many people, particularly in the black community,
are concerned that having four black candidates in the mayor’s race will dilute the votes in the community and prevent the chance of the city from
having its first black mayor in a city that has a large percentage of black residents. For more about these candidates and others, see Pages 2, 3, 4, 5, 8
and 9.
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Too many familiar faces in 1 place, on 1 ballot
“It’s ashamed.” that he or she believes he or she is
“Why can’t they just get behind one qualified to run.
person and support that person?” Still, I’m amazed and baffled that we
“I just don’t understand it.” didn’t learn our lesson in 2006 when
“Once again the slave mentality kicks there were several black candidates
in.” in the race and Roosevelt Johnson
“We will never get ahead.” lost being in the runoff by less than 20
“It’s the crab mentality.” votes.
These are just some of the I don’t believe that it is my task to
statements that I’ve heard since it tell you who should be mayor of the
became apparent that four blacks had Alexandria. For many, it will come
placed their hat in the ring to unseat down to friendships, family members,
Jacques Roy from the mayor’s office. church members, Greek members and
Like many, I’m not sure of the other affiliations.
reasoning, except to say that it’s every With that said I pray that the dilution
person’s right to run for any office of your votes will not give Roy an
Birthday Girl! Dixon named to legislators’
national economic committee
Washington, D.C. – District 26 Rep.
Herbert B. Dixon, was recently named
vice chair of the National Council
of State Legislatures’ Labor and
Economic Development Committee.
Massachusetts Senator and NCSL
President Richard T. Moore made the
appointment.
“I am honored to represent the
interests of the state legislatures in the
continuing debate over the changing
state-federal relationship,” Rep. Dixon
said about his new appointment.
The Labor and Economic
Development Committee is one of 12
standing committees on the National
Conference of State Legislatures. The
standing committees are responsible
for developing policies that guide
NCSL’s activities on Capitol Hill and
within the administration.
“Rep. Dixon brings a great deal of
knowledge and experience to the
table,” said Senator Richard Moore. “I
Publisher Sherri L. Jackson sits on Grandmother Viola Sims’ lap during a am pleased that he has accepted the
95th birthday celebration held Saturday, Sept. 11. The Senior Mission of appointment and I look forward to his
Greenfield Baptist Church in Hammond hosted the celebration for Sims’ valuable contributions to state public
a longtime member. Joycelyn Lee is the Mission president, and the Rev. policy over the next year.”
Jerry Hanible is pastor. NCSL has just completed an active
Sherri L. Jackson, Phone: (318) 487-9254
Publisher Or drop us a line at
1429 Third Street Email: cenlalight@gmail.com
Alexandria, LA 71301
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automatic win. Make him fight for
every vote. Do not be taken for
granted.
In these pages, I’ve freely given
candidates the opportunity to express
their views to you. I need you to
take note of those who thought
enough of you to respond to a simple
questionnaire about their intentions for
the office they are seeking your votes.
On Oct. 2, make sure you have the
final say when you enter and close
the electronic curtain. Make your vote
count.
year in
representing
the interests
of states in
Washington,
D.C.
including
work on the
extension
of an
enhanced
Federal
Medicaid match, health care
reform, financial services reform,
transportation finance reauthorization,
and electronic commerce, among other
issues.
The National Conference of
State Legislatures is the bipartisan
organization that serves the
legislators and staffs of the states,
commonwealths and territories.
NCSL provides research, technical
assistance and opportunities for
policymakers to exchange ideas on
the most pressing state issues and is
an effective and respected advocate
for the states in the American federal
system.
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Dropping out of the race would show leadership
It is no secret that I’ve been hoping
and praying that at least one or more
of the four blacks vying for the mayor’s
seat in the City of Alexandria would
gracefully drop out of the race.
So far it’s only a wish, but I remain
hopeful that Von Jennings, Roosevelt
Johnson, the Rev. Joseph Franklin or
Jay Johnson would see the light for the
good of Alexandria’s mankind.
It appears my hopes may be
dwindling as time is almost near
and each candidate is putting out
signs, circulating printed materials,
participating in forums, launching Web
sites and staging fundraisers. I fear no
one will throw in the towel and call it
quits.
However, just in case one or two
heeds my call in order to give the best
qualified candidate among them a
chance to defeat Jacques Roy, I have
developed the perfect statement to use
in announcing to the public reasons for
getting out of the race.
Here is that statement:
“After much thoughtful consideration
and discussion with my family, friends,
and supporters, I am here today to tell
you that I have officially withdrawn my
candidacy for mayor of Alexandria,
but I have done so with great regret.
As much as I would like to lead the
progress of Alexandria over the next
four years, and as I strongly as I
believe I have the qualifications,
experience, vision, and ideas to
govern this city, it is apparent with
three other black candidates in the
race that I have little or no chance
of being elected mayor. I’ve come to
realize that I will not be able to get,
especially with the others (blacks) in
this race, a majority of black votes to
win outright or even reach a runoff
if one is needed. This is a hard fact
that I couldn’t just ignore. As much
as I want Alexandria to have a black
mayor, and as much as I want to
be that black mayor, I can honestly
say here and now that both will not
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happen in this current race due to four
of us being on the ballot. I know that
electing someone as mayor should be
based upon their qualifications and
experience rather than their skin color,
but there is nothing wrong with wishing
that a city with almost a 52 percent
black population have a black mayor.”
“Making this decision was not an
easy one, but it was the right thing for
me to do at this time. Doing so does
not make me weak, does not mean
that I didn’t have faith in myself to win,
and doesn’t mean that I didn’t have
faith in you to vote for me. I may be
dropping out of this race, but I plan to
make it my business over these next
four years to be in the know about all
aspects of city business, and to
Ford’s Thoughts
Continued on Page 9
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Mayor City of Alexandria

Name: Von Jennings Name: Roosevelt Johnson
Political Party: Democrat Political Party: Democrat
Age: 36 Age: 51
Address: 3235 4th St., Alexandria, LA Email address: Address: 5714 Samuel St., Alexandria, LA
vonjennings@att.net Vocation: Training officer for Renaissance
Vocation: Professional grant writer/business retention Home For Youth
and expansion project coordinator Education: Bachelor of Arts, Southern
Experience: State, parish and city levels of University
government, 15 years Family: Wife, Jane F. Johnson, 24 years
Education: Bachelor of Arts in political science; The most pressing issues facing this
Bachelor of Public Administration, both from Grambling office are economic development, drainage,
State University, and Master of Public Administration utilities, crime, quality of life, and a balanced
from Southern University. budget
Family: Henry and Carolyn Jennings Wright, parents; and Mattie Jennings, My vision for the office is strong effective leadership that will bring
grandmother accountability, workability and responsibility to the mayor’s office.
The most pressing issues facing this office are ensuring residents access
affordable and quality services such as, but not limited to: affordable utilities,
drainage/flooding, revenue generating economic development and restoring
confidence to the office of mayor.
My vision for the office is an Alexandria where all residents are able to access
a high quality of life, live in safe and attractive neighborhoods and benefit from a
Candidates
vibrant economy with thriving businesses.

Jay Johnson
Name: Jacques Roy
Political Party: Democrat and
Age: 39
Address: 715 Kimball Ave., Alexandria LA
Email: jacqroy@aol.com
Vocation: Mayor and attorney 
Experience: Incumbent mayor, served in numerous Rev. Joseph Franklin
government positions working in the Louisiana
State Senate as a legislative aide and as a
government attorney for the Red River, Atchafalaya
and Bayou Boeuf Levee District. Received
appointment to serve as a law clerk and staff lawyer
did not
to the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal.
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree from Louisiana State University in political respond to The Light’s
science, Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center, and Holy Savior
Menard Central High School
Family: Wife, Wendy, and two children 
questionnaire.
The most pressing issue facing this office is to ensure the city’s economic
development plan, known as SPARC, which invests millions of dollars in
distressed infrastructure. This infrastructure focus touches all aspects of city
operations.
My vision for the office is to ensure the hard work completed and placed
in motion in my first term is continued to solidify Alexandria’s future growth
Vote Oct. 2
and that means continuing to identify willing collaborators and partners who
are united and willing to stand together to move Alexandria forward. I have
demonstrated my commitment to targeted, smart funding of our struggling
or lose your right to
American infrastructure to allow the private sector to do what it does best: create
sustainable, meaningful employment and better the quality of Louisiana life.  complain
The light –September 15-30, 2010 Page 5

City of Alexandria, Councilman-at-large

Name: David Harris Name: Myron K. Lawson Sr.
Political Party: Democrat Political Party: Democrat
Age: 44 Age: 46
Address: 4715 Neil St., Alexandria, LA Address: 6417 Taylor Oaks Lane, Alexandria, LA
Email address: Daveman71302@yahoo.com Email address: myronklawson@gmail.com
Vocation: Retail, community volunteer/activist Vocation: Insurance sales and service
Experience: Army National Guard, 1983-1992; Experience: 20 plus years
member of the Alexandria Human Relations Education: Bachelor of Science, Southern University
Commission, 1999 to present; and member of Area Family: Wife, Karen Howard Lawson, and son, Myron
4 Weed & Seed, 2005 to present Jr.
Education: Graduate of Peabody Magnet High School, 1984; and U.S. army The most pressing issue facing this office is a
Ordinance School, 1985 diminishing sales tax.
Family: Lillie Harris, mother; Felicia and Shalonda Harris, sisters; and Fabian My vision for the office is to unify the city by placing value on everyone’s
Harris, brother opinion, to use our talent in the community to help the city prosper and to work
The most pressing issue facing this office is the lack of communication on jobs and crime.
between government and the citizens.
My vision for this office is to be that voice for the communities that are in need.

Name: James “Jim” Villard

Political Party: Democrat
Age: 52
Address: 5153 Hunters Grove Lane, Alexandria, LA
Email address: villardatlarge@gmail.com
Vocation: Licensed insurance agent
Experience: Past co-owner of Double “V” Café, and
sales experience with a Fortune 500 company
Education: Graduate of Holy Savior Menard High
School and Northwestern State University
Family: Wife, Janis Villard, and two children,
Elizabeth and Allen
The most pressing issues facing this office aredrainage, crime and
unemployment.
My vision for the office is to have a council that will work together for the
betterment of all of Alexandria.

Vote
Roosevelt Johnson
Get Out to Vote Mayor
Oct. 2, 2010 City of Alexandria

“You and Me: 103”

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Cenla women show off their hat-i-tudes

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church

hosted its fifth annual “Calling All
Sisters Conference,” Saturday, Aug.
28.
The theme for the event was
“Fashioned for Him,” based on the
scriptural text of Psalm 139:14.
The speakers for the event were
Ester Bazile, of New Life Baptist
Church in Bunkie; Nickesha Isaac,
of St. Agnes Church in Houston;
Louvenia Pellerin, of St. Peter Baptist
Church of Jonesville; and Shirley
Taylor of Zion Hill Family Church of
Pineville.
The conference included special
session for girls and a hat contest that
featured women showing off hats of
many sizes, colors and styles.
The winners of the hat contest were
Apostle Shelia Waddy, pastor of God’s
Church, first place; and Rosa M. Davis
of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church, Jonesville,
second place.
About 100 women and girls attended
the annual event.
Antioch Baptist Church is located
at 2308 Houston St., Alexandria.
The Rev. Stanley Mathis is pastor,
and Linda Mathis is first lady
and coordinator of the Women’s
Conference.

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The light –September 15-30, 2010 Page 7

New Scott Olly celebrates unity in community

Youth from New Scott Olly Baptist Church carry the banner
signifying the annual Unity Fest parade had officially begun.
The parade, held Saturday, Sept. 4, began on Lincoln Road
and traveled north to Willow Glenn to the church

Members of Peabody Magnet High School March Band participate in the annual Unity Fest
parade held Saturday, Sept. 4.

Shown are participants of the annual Unity Fest parade,

which featured about 20 entries, said Cheryl White, event Members of Sisters of Grace are shown riding one of the many floats riding in the annual
assistant. Participating churches included St. Matthew, First Unity Fest parade held Saturday, Sept. 4. New Scott Olly Baptist Church hosts the event
Bethlehem, and Mt. Pisgah Baptist churches. yearly on the Saturday before Labor Day.
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City of Alexandria, Council District 2
Name: Mitzi Gibson
Political Party: Democrat
Age: 41
Address: 6342 Manor Drive., Alexandria, LA
Email address: mitzigibsonfordistrict2@gmail.com
Vocation: Marketing/Public Relations professional
Experience: Parent Teacher Association member,
Louisiana Chapter of Rapides Federation of Democratic
Women, immediate past president, Alexandria Police
Department Citizens Academy graduate, Alexandria/
Pineville Mayoral Commission for Women member,
Central Louisiana Head Start board member, YWCA Board of Directors
Education: Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a minor in Broadcasting and
Journalism from Grambling State University
Family: Husband, Jerry; mother of four
The most pressing issues facing this office are the need for: clean and safe
streets, youth activities and recreation, lower utility bills, improved infrastructure
and drainage, economic growth, and economic stability of existing businesses.
My vision for the office is a notable change for the residents, an office that is
accessible and responsive to the needs of the residents of the area. I foresee
District 2 becoming a stronger, more diverse, and innovative community that
promotes economic growth and prosperity for all entities residing or conduct-
ing business in the area. I visualize an office that listens to the voices of those
in District 2 and speaks up for District 2 in city government. I envision clean and
safe streets, more youth recreation and activities, lower utility bills, improved
infrastructure & drainage, economic growth, and economic stability of existing
businesses in District 2.
City of Alexandria, Council District 4
Candidate
Harry Silver
did not
respond to The Light’s
questionnaire.
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Name: Everett C. Hobbs
Political Party: Democrat
Age: 56
Address: 3911 Lisa Street, Alexandria, LA
E-mail Address: evhobbs@aol.com
Vocation: Contractor (HCC Services); Certified
Draftsman
Experience: District 2 Councilman, 16 years; Contractor,
28 Years
Education: Holy Savior Menard High School and
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Family: Wife, Irene Silas Hobbs, 30 years; three children, LaRunda, Chris and
Marcus; and four grandchildren
The most pressing issues facing this office are the economy, infrastructure
improvement, crime, recreational opportunities for our youth and quality of life
issues.
My vision for the office is to continue focusing on the city’s tax base, the
economy and quality of life issues. To address these issues, experience must
complement your vision. I have previously served as Alexandria City Council
president; I have been the chair of numerous committees, and I presently serve
as the city’s chairman of finance. My experience and knowledge will allow me
to continue to work hard to ensure that all city departments continue to function
effectively, and that all spending remain conservative. Additional focal points of
my vision include addressing levee decertification and city improvement projects.
Exposure to levee decertification has the possibility to require all citizens of
Alexandria to purchase mandatory flood insurance. Projects such as SPARC,
Operation Fast Track (ditch closures, street overlays, and drainage repairs) are
also beneficial to the citizens of District 2 and the entire city of Alexandria.
Candidate
Mary Wardsworth
did not
respond to The Light’s
questionnaire.
The light –September 15-30, 2010 Page 9

Rapides Parish School Board, District E

Name: Stephen Allen Chapman Name:  Roberto “Bert” O’Neal
Political Party: Republican Polital Party:  Democrat
Age: 60 Age: 43
Address: 1135 Lake Drive, Woodsworth, LA Address: 100 Columns Drive, Alexandria, LA  Email
Email address: ibd2thdoc@aol.com Address:  bloneal@suddenlink.net
Vocation: Dentist Vocation: International Paper management for 21
Experience: Member of Rapides Parish School Board years, Realtor with Louisiana Lagniappe and co-owner
since 2003 and youth volunteer since 1980 and agent of Best and Swains Insurance Agency
Education: Bolton High School, Bachelor of Science, Experience: Member of Central Louisiana Board of
Northeast Louisiana University, 1973 and Louisiana State Realtors and Sickle Cell Anemia Board member
University School of Dentistry, DDS, 1978 Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemical
Family: Wife, Martha, 42 years; five children; and seven grandchildren Engineering, Mississippi State University
The most pressing issue facing this office is the need to continue providing a Family: Wife, Sharon Swains O’Neal; daughter, Sharenthia Chew and grandson,
quality education during a difficult economic time. Micaiah Beaudoin
My vision for the office is improving educational opportunities for all children. The most pressing issues facing this office are the need to improve LEAP
and ACT test scores, the need to improve teacher morale and the need to find
more grant dollars to help improve the school system.
My vision for the office is to be “a voice for our children – our future,” by being

Absentee Voting available, accountable, and accessible in order that every child gets a healthy
start and a strong education and to form a more cohesive partnership between
the Board, Superintendent, and our teachers.

September 18-25
Ford’s Thoughts
Continued from Page 3
do what I can for the betterment of
Alexandria. Thank you.”
Of course, I’m being facetious, but
having four black candidates in this
mayoral race is nothing to joke about.
It is a serious matter. It is serious
enough that we all are going to have to
sure not together now. It’s the same
old same old, and by now, you think
we would have gotten a little smarter
in figuring out that four black people
running for the same office would split
the black vote.
We can’t be this ignorant in the 21st

Candidate look deep inside of us, do some soul

searching, and decide on (not based
on our friendship, church loyalty, family
connections, or any other mutual
relationship that we may have with
Darrell Shawn Poole each of the four black candidates) one
specific black candidate who we know
is the best qualified and experienced
among the four, and who we know
has the personality to get along with
did not everyone both black and white.
It’s time for us to stop being the
century, can we? From the looks of
things, we are and will continue to be
until black people get it through their
thick heads that we are only robbing
ourselves the opportunity of ever
having a black mayor.
Yes, I would like for this mayoral
campaign to produce a black mayor,
but most importantly than that, I
implore each and every one of you
to get out on Election Day and vote.
Please, please, get out and do your

respond to The Light’s “people who can’t get their act

together” when it comes to electing
civic duty on Oct. 2, 2010.

a mayor of Alexandria. We weren’t

questionnaire. together in 2006, and we’re damn

Vote on Oct. 2
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Rapides Parish School Board, District F

Name: John E. Allen Jr.
Political Party: Democrat
Age: 70
Address: 1610 Van St., Alexandria, LA 71301
Email address: uniquerecovery2008@yahoo.com
Vocation: Retired educator
Experience: Member of the Rapides Parish School Candidate
Board, former Alexandria City Councilman, former
member of Esler Economic Development District,
former member of the Rapides Parish Planning
Commission and former member of the Cenla
Community Action Committee Board of Directors
Cynthia Perry
Education: Bachelor of Science, Grambling State University; Masters of
Education: Tuskegee University; Masters of Education +30 graduate hours,
Northwestern State University with further study at Utah State University and
Southern University
Family: Wife, Maggie Price Allen; five children, 11 grandchildren and many
did not
great-grandchildren
The most pressing issues facing this office are the development of policies respond to The Light’s
and programs that will provide each student in the school district with the
necessary skills that will enable them to reach their maximum potential as a
human being.
questionnaire.
My vision for the office is that each person attending a school in the Rapides
Parish School District will receive the same quality of education regardless of the
school they attend.

Rapides Parish School Board, District I

Name: Fredell Scott Griffin
Political Party: Democrat
Age: 47
Address: P. O. Box 13192, Alexandria, LA 71315
Email Address: fredellsc@yahoo.com

Candidate Vocation: Office Manager

Experience: Tax Professional for 10 years and
owner of Griffin’s Consultant Service
Education: Graduate of Peabody Magnet High
School, 1982, and Northwestern State University.
Sandra V. Franklin Family: Daughter of the late Fred “Arock” Scott and
Barbara Polk; wife of Tommy Griffin, 22 years; mother of two children, Tokyrie
Griffin and C.C. Griffin; and foster mother of three children, Cortez Bouges,
Nyasis Howard and Jarrett Howard and grandmother of four children, TaKyrien,
Ja’Kyrien, Jalen, and Jaleah.
did not The most pressing issue facing the office is a lack of attendance by the
incumbent. Four nine years straight, I’ve attended every school board meeting.

respond to The Light’s The incumbent has served 3 ½ years with poor attendance and little or no
contribution to the welfare of the children or the constituents of Rapides Parish.
My vision for the office is to bring innovated programs, grants, and other
questionnaire. funding that will give our schools the extra funding needed to succeed. I currently
serve as the president of the Parent Advisory Council for the Rapides Parish
School District. Parental involvement is the key to the success of our children.
Through our children’s eyes we can see the future. Where there is hope, we see
the need for change.
The light –September 15-30, 2010 Page 11

Rapides Parish School Board, District I

Name: Pam Webb
Peabody’s Class of 1958 marks
Political Party: Republican
Age: 50
Address:1420 South City Park, Alexandria 71301
52 years and counting
Email address: pwebb40@aol.com
Vocation: Registered Nurse
Experience: Rapides Parish School Board since
2007, member of the state Safe and Drug Free
Schools Board, past volunteer/ board member of the
Hope House, Rapides Symphony Orchestra, Junior
League of Alexandria, Volunteers of America, Louisi-
ana Junior Tennis Program
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, graduated from LSUMC (1982)
Family: Husband, Dr. Renick Webb, and three children, Renick Webb Jr., 27,
and wife Lauren; James Webb, 24, and Lillian Webb, 22
The most pressing issues facing this office are: Looking to the future we
need to continue searching for innovative ways to educate our students. We also
need to continue using new ideas to promote learning. Considering the state
budget cuts, we need to work to keep a balanced budget without affecting the
education of our students.
My vision for this office is to provide a quality education for every student
in Rapides Parish in a safe, effective learning environment. The School Board
needs to work as a team with our superintendent and function as a liaison with
parents and other community leaders. CELEBRATION — Shown are members of the 1958 Class of Peabody High
School at the celebration of their 52nd year of leaving their alma mater.
HELPING PEOPLE BUILD COMMUNITIES IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA The reunion was held July 2-4 with various events that included a banquet,
picnic and worship service.
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MONEY EDUCATION — Sophomore Kayla Davis cuts the ribbon at
COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENTWORKSORG
the grand opening celebration for the Peabody Branch of Pelican
State Credit Unit. Among others with Davis are teacher Sandra
Eldridge to her left and Jeffrey K. Conrad, Pelican CEO, to her
right. Having the branch at the school allows students to make
deposits or withdrawals to their savings accounts while they are
Community Development Works at school. Also, Eldridge will use the activities as teaching tools
in business education classes. Pelican’s credit counselor Rhoda
Funded by Hundley will teach topics such as handling a checking account,
paying for college and establishing good credit.
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