Killian town election: Voters to choose new mayor, aldermen on March 29

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Voters in the Town of Killian will head to the polls on March 29 to elect a new mayor and aldermen.

Mayor’s Race:

Two Republican candidates are running for the position of mayor:

• Caleb Atwell
• Louis McKinney Jr.

State Sen. Valarie Hodges endorsed Atwell for mayor on Feb. 21, saying he has the “passion, integrity, and fortitude to lead our community into a bright future.”

Aldermen Race:

Eleven candidates are competing for five aldermen positions:

• Corey Beasley (Republican):
  • Moved back to Killian in 2014 to raise his children.
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  • Works in the oil and gas industry and co-owns Killian Boat & Self Storage.
  • Says his experience in budget and project management will benefit the board.
• Wesley Bignar (Republican):
  • A veteran working in commercial roofing since 2006.
  • Says he looks forward to bringing an unbiased perspective and problem-solving skills to the council.
• Trevor Clardy (Republican):
  • Owner of Clardy Enterprises, a construction, demolition, and dirt work business.
  • Says he wants to address community division caused by “various unnecessary controversy.”
• Bryce Felps (Republican):
  • An LSU graduate pursuing a law degree at Southern University.
  • Ran for mayor of Killian at 18 years old. Says he values accountability, fairness, and transparency.
• Kimberly Gill (Independent): Candidate with limited publicly available information.
• Nicholas Guthrie (No Party):
  • Resident and co-owner of Killian Boat & Self Storage.
  • Works as a construction worker for refineries.
  • Says he is eager to work with community leaders to improve the town.
• John Henry (Republican): Candidate with limited publicly available information.
• Richard Herring Sr. (Republican): Candidate with limited publicly available information.
• Walter Penalber (Republican):
  • A veteran and associate director for construction and engineering at AT&T.
  • Says he’s running due to concerns over water quality and fund management.
  • Believes his skills will help move the town forward.
• Ronald L. Sharp Sr. (Republican): Candidate with limited publicly available information.
• Leon Vicks (Democrat):
  • Appointed to the board months before he announced his candidacy.
  • Said his experience as an operator at plants gives him the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that would be a “key factor” in Killian’s success.

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