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Town of Bernice - Government

For inquiries, you can contact Mayor Mildred Ferguson at Mayorferguson@att.net, or reach out to the town council and town staff for further assistance.

meet the town staff

Lana Patton

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Town Clerk Contact: For inquiries regarding town staff or to get in touch with the mayor, you can reach Bernice at Bernice1750@bellsouth.net.

Asst. Clerks: Melissa Alvarez and Wesley Harty are part of the town staff. For further inquiries, you can reach out through the mayor contact or connect with the town council.

Shelby Kelley

Shelby Kelley

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Sewer & Water Superintendent, in collaboration with the mayor contact and town council, works closely with town staff to ensure effective management of our water and sewer systems.

Winfred Owens

Shelby Kelley

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Street Supervisor interactions are integral to the operations of our town. For any inquiries, reaching out to the mayor contact is essential, as they can facilitate communication with the town council and town staff.

Police Chief

Police Chief Larry Jones can be reached at Ph. 318-285-9933 or via Fax at 318-285-0355. For any inquiries related to the town council or to contact the mayor, you can email bernicepolicedepartment@yahoo.com. Our office is located at 501 E. Fourth Street, where the town staff is also available to assist you.

Joseph A. Cusimano, Jr

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Town Attorney


301 N Main St--Farmerville, LA  

(318) 368-3136  

For inquiries related to the town council or to contact the mayor, please reach out to our town staff.

Dannye Murphey

Dannye Murphey

Dannye Murphey

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Volunteer Fire Chief is a crucial role within our community, working closely with the mayor contact and collaborating with the town council and town staff to ensure effective fire safety measures and support for our volunteers.

your town council

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Oliver Gene Terral

Oliver Gene Terral

Oliver Gene Terral

District 1


Mayor Pro-Tem, along with other members of the town council, is available for mayor contact regarding community issues and to collaborate with town staff on various initiatives.

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Lanell Clubbs

Oliver Gene Terral

Oliver Gene Terral

In District 2, residents can easily reach out to the mayor's contact for any inquiries or concerns. The town council regularly collaborates with town staff to ensure that community needs are met effectively.

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Karen Hall

Oliver Gene Terral

Joanna Ward

District 3, where residents can find information and resources, is an essential part of our community. If you need to reach out, you can contact the mayor or get in touch with the town council for any inquiries. Additionally, our dedicated town staff is always available to assist you with any needs you may have.

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Joanna Ward

Joanna Ward

Joanna Ward

District 4 is an important area, where residents can find essential information by reaching out to the mayor contact, discussing issues with the town council, or getting assistance from town staff.

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Amy Pesnell

Joanna Ward

Amy Pesnell

District 5 is an important area within our municipality where you can engage with both the mayor contact and town council representatives. For inquiries or assistance, the town staff is readily available to help residents navigate local services and initiatives.

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