Iberia Parish Council’s Commitment
The Council is made up of 14 members, each elected from a district identified in numerical sequence as provided by the Home Rule Charter.
Regular Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month with the Joint Committee (Executive, Finance, Public Health and Safety, and Public Works) meetings immediately following the conclusion of the Council meeting.
All meetings are held in the Parish Council Chambers located on the 4th floor of the Main Court Building and begin at 6:00 p.m. (Holidays may change the dates of certain meetings). The public is invited to attend all meetings and encouraged to participate during the Public Hearing portion of the meeting.
Persons wishing to address the Committees/Council for agenda/non-agenda items are required to complete and return a Speaker Participation Form.
If you would like to place a topic on the agenda of a Committee/Council meeting, please contact the Clerk of the Council for further information.
Meet the Council Members
“Tommy” Pollard, Sr.
District 1
Democrat; Born 11/08/1966; Iberia Parish School Bus Driver and Owner of T & A Transportation, LLC; Married, Angela Archangel-Pollard; First Elected 2016; Graduate, New Iberia Senior High School, New Iberia (1985); President of Iberia Parish Bus Operators Association.
Michael R. Landry
District 2
Born 4/13/1954; Graduate, New Iberia Senior High School; Married, Pamela; two children; Member of St. Edwards’ Council 63 Knights of Peter Claver, Prosper A. Bijou Association 16 Knights of Peter Claver, Iberia Men’s Homeless Shelter, and Past Charter Member of Sugarland Optimist Club
Marcus Broussard
District 3
Republican; Born 8/21/1979; Occupation: Business Development Manager for Iberia based Energy Company; Married, Jenee; Children, Murphy and Wesley; Graduate, Crowley High School (1997) and LSU (2002) Political Science and History; Volunteer Baseball Coach for Evangeline & Catholic High; Volunteer for St. Edwards School; Iberia Biddy Basketball Coach.
Lloyd Brown
District 4
Democrat; Born 11/26/39; Retired; Married, Leona; six children; Parish Council Member since 2004.
Warren Gachassin, Jr.
District 5
Republican; Born 02/20/1988; Occupation, Southwest Pipe, LLC; Married, Katley Gachassin; Children, Aline Mae, Eloise Layne and Amelie; First Elected 2016; Graduate, New Iberia Senior High School, New Iberia (2007) and South Louisiana Community College and University of Louisiana at Lafayette (2010) General Studies/Associates General Business; Recipient of The Daily Iberian’s 20 Under 40 Distinguished Citizens Award (2018); Former member of: Louisiana Community & Technical College Board of Supervisors, Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance, and Louisiana Tuition Trust Authority.
Natalie Broussard
District 6
Republican; Born 01/06/69; Occupation, Attorney; Children, Blade, Sarah, and Claire; First Elected 2016; Graduate, New Iberia Senior High School, New Iberia (1987) and LSU Law School, Baton Rouge (1994) Juris Doctorate; received the United Way Community Impact Award and the Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce 2020 Outstanding Civic Service Award.
Dustin Suire
District 7
Republican; Born 08/01/1984; Occupation General Manager, NLE Seafood Market & Supply; Married to Megan; Children, Wyatt and Tatum Suire, Analise and Marleigh Gary; Graduate, Catholic High School (2003); Dwight “Gruz” Bonin Sportsmanship Award (NIR Softball); 20 Under 40 Daily Iberian Recipient; Iberia Parish Republican “PEC” Committee; Former Board Member, Pepperplex Advisory Board; and Former Councilman, New Iberia City (2017-2023)
James P. Trahan
District 8
Republican; Born 06/06/1970; Occupation, Self-Employed; Married, Kristine Trahan; Children, Emily and Jenna; First Elected 2020; Graduate, Catholic High School and Lamar University.
Scott Ransonet
District 9
Republican; Born 07/07/1972; Occupation, Manufacturing Oilfield; Married, Doral Ransonet; Children, Gracie and Jacob; First Elected 2020; Graduate, Loreauville High School and attended University of Southwestern Louisiana; Member, Iberia Parish Levee, Hurricane and Conservation District, Loreauville Community Project and Loreauville Youth Baseball & Football Associations.
Brock Pellerin
District 10
Republican; Born 03/27/1982; Occupation, Cabinet Shop Foreman; Married to Stephanie; Children, Ahni; Graduate, New Iberia Senior High School (2000); Chairman, Iberia Parish Planning & Zoning Commission; Member, Iberia Rod & Gun Club President/Board; Member, Iberia Waterworks District No. 4; and Member, Iberia Parish Ad Hoc Millage Committee.
Brian P. Napier
District 11
Republican; Born 07/10/1958; Occupation, Roofing Contractor; Married, Tammy N. Napier; Children, Holly, Joshua, and Macy; First Elected 2016; Graduate, St. Joseph Catholic School, Jeanerette (1976); Past President of Jeanerette Chamber; Past President Jeanerette Jaycee’s; Past Board Member of St. Joseph School Board; Hanson High Athletic Board; Jeanerette Recreation Development Association; Kiwanis Club; and Jeanerette Fire Department.
Lady Fontenette Brown
District 12
Independent; Born 12/21/1982; Occupation, Consultant; Single; First Elected 2020; Graduate, Jeanerette Senior High School and Southern University and A & M College, Mass Communications/Public Relations; received Bullying Prevention Certificate; Member, Public Relations Society of America, National Association for Media Literacy Education, Event Services Professional Association and Bee The 1 To Help Someone (Mental Health Advocacy Group).
Caymen Crappell
District 13
Republican; Born 09/07/1997; Occupation, Supervisor; Married to Kacie; Graduate, Delcambre High School (2016); and Member, Iberia Economic Development Authority Board.
Chad Maturin
District 14
Republican; Born 10/11/1971; Occupation, School Bus Driver; Married, Nicole Maturin; Children, Kali and Cain; First Elected 2016; Graduate, New Iberia Senior High School, New Iberia (1989); Iberia Parish Fire District No. 1, Career Firefighter Award, 2003 & 2006; Past member of Iberia Parish Fire District No. 1 Civil Service Board; Vice President of Coteau Youth Baseball Association since 2011; Licensed trainer with Louisiana State Racing Commission since 1995; Assistant Chief Coteau Volunteer Fire Department, member since 1999.
