Councilmember (District E)· 2022-12-29 - 2026-12-31 (start: sworn in Thursday Dec 29, 2022 per Webster Parish Journal Dec 8, 2022 and KTBS Dec 30, 2022; four-year term that runs through December 31, 2026: La. R.S. § 33:383(A)(2)(d), text read at codes.findlaw.com, says officers elected under the congressional-election plan take office January 1 and serve four-year terms, and Minden's Nov 8, 2022 and Nov 3, 2026 elections are on the congressional dates; successors elected Nov 3, 2026)
Andy Pendergrass
Minden
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 2
- Total speaking time
- 5:14
- Avg per meeting
- 2:37
- Segments
- 77
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Top issues during term (17)(Public Safety)
Annual Fire Report for 2026
A better fire rating could lower homeowners' insurance premiums citywide.
Hospital ownership transition
Consulting costs to be set in the agreement, shared in spirit with the police jury.
Fire training pipeline for high school students
October Events and Traffic
Ward 1 Marshal Authority
No new cost — the city was already obligated to fund the Ward 1 Marshal position.
September 2026 Police Report
Cybersecurity Grant Funding
Grant funding would cover cybersecurity costs without raising local fees.
July 4th Fireworks Hours Extended
South Street blighted properties condemnation
Fines of $500 (grass) and $250 (trash) go on the property owner's bill, and the city says its own crew will often cost less than contracting out.
Stray Animal Control Efforts
The city is buying another round of cages and seeking funding for a third animal control position.
Opt-Out of State Temporary Housing Program
Hydrant Flow Testing and Fire Insurance Rating
A better fire rating could lower residents' property insurance costs.
Tyrone Sublin case public appeal
Building Inspection Coverage via Haughton Partnership
Police and fire department promotions
Promotions carry associated salary increases, though amounts were not stated.
lawsuit against city police
Taxpayers could end up covering the city’s legal defense and any settlement or judgment, so this is a bill the public may feel.
police officer termination
Firing the officer could save salary and benefits, but it may also trigger legal or administrative costs—and the source gives no dollar figures.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Pendergrass was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Public Safety.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.