Councilmember (District B)· 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)
Levon "Charlie" Thomas
Minden
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Top issues during term (20)
Annual Fire Report for 2026
A better fire rating could lower homeowners' insurance premiums citywide.
Marshall Street Water Improvement Project
Brings $250,290 of state cash to the city for the water main project.
Street Improvement Program Bid Award
About $200,000 of budgeted street money is unspent so far.
$5.5 million in 2026 state appropriations
Over $5.5 million in state money coming to city projects this year, with nearly $14.5 million over two sessions.
2026-2027 Budget Amendment
The budget sets how your tax dollars fund city services for the next fiscal year.
2025-2026 Budget Fourth-Quarter Review
A 12.13% dip in this month's sales tax collections, driven by last year's one-time construction equipment purchases.
Hospital ownership transition
Consulting costs to be set in the agreement, shared in spirit with the police jury.
Louisville Road deterioration and safety
The city spends its own funds and effort continuously patching the deteriorating state highway.
Airport hangar rental fee increases
Final grant disbursement on the taxiway project; no local cost specified.
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
Robertson Lift Station Improvements Funding
State capital outlay funds would fund planning and construction, reducing local cost.
$125,000 State Legislative Appropriation
Brings $125,000 in state funding to the city.
Zoning Regulations for Sexually Oriented Businesses
Cybersecurity Grant Funding
Grant funding would cover cybersecurity costs without raising local fees.
Lithium-ion battery disposal
July 4th Fireworks Hours Extended
Fire training pipeline for high school students
Building Inspection Services After Building Official's Retirement
There’s a city salary and program cost on the front end, but the payoff would be more downtown business activity and tax revenue if recruitment works.
Decisions during term (72)
Recorded while Thomas was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adopt Minutes of the Minden City Council Workshop Held on September 8, 2026
Adopt Minutes of the Minden City Council Regular Session Held on September 8, 2026
Adopt Resolution - Amending the City of Minden 2025-2026 Budget
Adopt Resolution - Amending the City of Minden 2026-2027 Budget
Adopt Resolution - Adopting the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the Audit Period of 10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026
Adopt Resolution - Authorizing Mayor Cox to Execute an Agreement with LA DOTD for Improvements at the Minden Airport
Adopt Resolution - Authorizing Mayor Cox to Enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Louisiana Department of the Treasury for $250,290
Adopt Ordinance No. 1175 - Ward 1 Marshal Operational Authority
Annual Audit Engagement
Authority to Advertise for RFQ for Engineering Consulting Services for Minden Airport Projects
Revised City of Minden Employee Handbook
Police Report for August 2026
Adopt Minutes of the Workshop Held August 3, 2026
Adopt Minutes of the Regular Session Held August 3, 2026
Accept FY 2024-2025 Audit
Resolution — Credit Card Signatory Power
Resolution — Haughton Fire Prevention Bureau Agreement
Resolution — LA DOTD Airport Improvements Agreement
Resolution — DOTD Grant H.016342, Wildlife Fencing Phase I
Resolution — Ratify FAA Perimeter Fencing Grant
Voting record (11)
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