PPG Appoints new Charter Directors, Publicly Swears in Parish President, Council Members

  • Plaquemines Parish Keith Hinkley was officially sworn into office by Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John Weimer on Tuesday, January 3. Pictured by Hinkley’s side is his wife, Sharon.
    Plaquemines Parish Keith Hinkley was officially sworn into office by Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice John Weimer on Tuesday, January 3. Pictured by Hinkley’s side is his wife, Sharon.
  • Pictured, from left: District 1 Council Member Rev. Tyronne Edwards, District 2 Council Member Brian Champagne, District 3 Council Member Chris Schulz and District 4 Council Member Dr. Stuart J. Guey Jr.
    Pictured, from left: District 1 Council Member Rev. Tyronne Edwards, District 2 Council Member Brian Champagne, District 3 Council Member Chris Schulz and District 4 Council Member Dr. Stuart J. Guey Jr.
  • Pictured, from left: District 5 Council Member Patricia L. McCarty, District 6 Council Member Ronnie Newsom and District 7 Council Member Carlton M. Lafrance Sr.
    Pictured, from left: District 5 Council Member Patricia L. McCarty, District 6 Council Member Ronnie Newsom and District 7 Council Member Carlton M. Lafrance Sr.
  • Parish President Keith Hinkley gave a brief speech at the end of the swearing in ceremony. Photos by Amber Prattini Wallo
    Parish President Keith Hinkley gave a brief speech at the end of the swearing in ceremony. Photos by Amber Prattini Wallo
  • Pictured, from left: District 8 Council Member Mitch Jurisich and District 9 Council Member Mark Cognevich.
    Pictured, from left: District 8 Council Member Mitch Jurisich and District 9 Council Member Mark Cognevich.
_e Plaquemines Parish Government (PPG) has set the stage for the new public ocials who just began their term, with council voting on appointments for department directors within parish president Keith Hinkley’s administration at their _rst meeting in 2023. Additionally, the council members and parish president were publicly sworn into oce. At a January 3 special meeting held in the Belle…

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