City of Grambling

City OFFICIALS

MAYOR Alvin R. Bradley, Sr.

COUNCILWOMAN Cathy Holmes Giles

MAYOR Alvin R. Bradley, Sr.

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COUNCILMAN John Brown, Jr.

COUNCILWOMAN Cathy Holmes Giles

MAYOR Alvin R. Bradley, Sr.

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COUNCILWOMAN Cathy Holmes Giles

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COUNCILMAN Jerry Lewis

COUNCILWOMAN Mayor Pro-Tem Delores Wilkerson Smith

COUNCILWOMAN Cathy Holmes Giles

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COUNCILWOMAN DeVaria Hudson Ponton

COUNCILWOMAN Mayor Pro-Tem Delores Wilkerson Smith

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COUNCILWOMAN Mayor Pro-Tem Delores Wilkerson Smith

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City EMPLOYEES

Chief Of Police, Tommy Clark

City Magistrate, Ivan Daigs, Esq.

Clerk Of Court, Zorana Ford

City Magistrate, Ivan Daigs, Esq.

Senior Accountant, Toni Jackson

Senior Accountant, Toni Jackson

Municipal City Clerk, Angela Harper

Senior Accountant, Toni Jackson

City Attorney, Ron Lattier, Esq.

Municipal City Clerk, Angela Harper

City EMPLOYEES

Charlene Gray, Executive Assistant to the Mayor

City Revenue Collector

Entry-Level

Courtney Jackson, City Revenue Collector

Charlene Gray, Executive Assistant to the Mayor

Courtney Jackson, City Revenue Collector

Lt. Aundrea Livingston Grambling Police Department

Courtney Jackson, City Revenue Collector

Marjorie Prudhomme, Revenue Collection Supervisor

Lt. Aundrea Livingston Grambling Police Department

Lt. Bobby Washington Grambling Police Department

Lt. Aundrea Livingston Grambling Police Department

Lt. Bobby Washington Grambling Police Department

City EMPLOYEES

Earl Albritton, Public Works - Litter & Streets

Mennet Evans-Black, Public Works Clerk

Earl Albritton, Public Works - Litter & Streets

James Ethridge, Public Works - Sanitation

Barbara Stringfellow, Custodian Staff

James Ethridge, Public Works - Sanitation

City EMPLOYEES

Eric Caldwell, Director Public Works

Edgar Levingston, Public Works

Christopher Lewis, Public Works - Sanitation

Edgar Levingston, Public Works

Christopher Lewis, Public Works - Sanitation

Edgar Levingston, Public Works

Justin Watkins, Public Works - Litter & Streets

Edgar Levingston, Public Works

Byron Gray, Public Works

Justin Watkins, Public Works - Litter & Streets

Dexter Mattox, Public Works

Justin Watkins, Public Works - Litter & Streets

Dexter Mattox, Public Works

CITY EMPLOYEES

Fabian Crawford, Fire Department

Edgar Levingston, Public Works

Christopher Lewis, Public Works - Sanitation

Edgar Levingston, Public Works

Christopher Lewis, Public Works - Sanitation

Edgar Levingston, Public Works

Justin Watkins, Public Works - Litter & Streets

Edgar Levingston, Public Works

Byron Gray, Public Works

Justin Watkins, Public Works - Litter & Streets

Dexter Mattox, Public Works

Justin Watkins, Public Works - Litter & Streets

Dexter Mattox, Public Works

Tony Williams, Fire Department, Captain

Frederico Davis, Fire Department, Fire Fighter

Hassan Jackson, Fire Department, Fire Fighter

Frederico Davis, Fire Department, Fire Fighter

Hassan Jackson, Fire Department, Fire Fighter

Frederico Davis, Fire Department, Fire Fighter

Fabian Crawford, Fire Department, Fire Fighter

Alexio Williams-Hargrove, Fire Department, Fire Fighter

Frederico Davis, Fire Department, Fire Fighter

Alexio Williams-Hargrove, Fire Department, Fire Fighter

Tyerrell Owens, Fire Department, Fire Fighter

Alexio Williams-Hargrove, Fire Department, Fire Fighter

Mayor Alvin Bradley, Sr. Bio

Mayor Alvin R. Bradley, Sr.

Alvin Bradley, a Grambling State University graduate with degrees in computer information systems and public administration, is the current mayor of Grambling, Louisiana. He previously managed the university’s procurement process and served as a city council member for eight years while working as the Director of Purchasing at Grambling State University. A U.S. Air Force veteran and recipient of the Meritorious Service Award, Bradley is a servant-leader who prioritizes the needs of the growing city and its citizens.

As mayor, Bradley’s plans:

To work with other local, state, and federal officials to secure funding and support for economic development and the various city infrastructure projects
To upgrade the infrastructure for streets, water, and sewage that support current and future growth
To provide enhanced lighting on the 120 exits to Grambling and throughout the city
To be intentional with programs within Parks and Recreations to enhance the lifestyles of the elderly, youth, and all citizens of our great city
To assist and support our local business owners and attract potential new and start-up businesses to locate in our city
To partner with Grambling State University on strategic initiatives for infrastructure improvement projects and business economic opportunities.
To update the citizens with Town Hall Meetings
To facilitate the design and implementation of the city’s Master Plan

Office Of The Mayor

The day-to-day operation of the city is performed within this office. It includes oversight and functionality of customer service, city planning, public works, law enforcement, city budgeting, communications, and economic and social developments. The mayor works with all municipal officials and other civic community-based organizations, to ensure the governance of the city is productive and meets the many needs of the city and its citizens. Our citizens are our priority and our goal is to maintain a cohesive city-strong relationship by building trust and commitment in working together to reach and maintain this goal. Because of our unique culture as home to a renowned Historical Black University, Grambling State, it is important that we help provide the infrastructure and support necessary for both the city and the university to grow together and thrive. It is with equal enthusiasm that we extend to our new Elementary and High School, Lincoln Preparatory School. We are making every effort to keep the City of Grambling a viable and attractive city for residency, business, education, and social engagements. We welcome your input!

Contact Us: (318) 247-6120

Executive Assistant: Charlene Gray – cgray@cityofgrambling.org

City Clerk: Pamela Stringfellow – pstringfellow@cityofgrambling.org

Assistant City Clerk: Angela Harper – aharper@cityofgrambling.org

Supervisor Customer Service: Marjorie Prudhomme – mprudhommme@cityofgrambling.org

Customer Service: Courtney Jackson – cjackson@cityofgrambling.org

Media/Communications: Brenda Daniel – bdaniel@cityofgrambling.org

Senior Accountant: Toni Jackson – tjackson@cityofgrambling.org

Clerk of Courts: Zoranda Ford – zford@cityofgrambling.org

Public Works Director: Eric Caldwell - Ecaldwell@cityofgrambling.org

Public Works Clerk: Mennet Evans-Black: mblalck@cityofgrambling.org

Police Chief: Tommy Clark: tclark@cityofgrambling.org

City Council Member John Brown, Jr. Bio

COUNCILMAN John Brown, Jr.

John is a lifelong resident of Grambling. Graduate of Grambling Lab Schools and earned a degree in Business Management from Grambling State University. John has served in leadership and managerial capacities in both retail and manufacturing. He and his wife JoAnn, have two sons and four grandchildren and are active members of St. Benedict Catholic Church in Grambling, where he serves as a lector, eucharistic minister, and finance council member.

City Council Member Cathy Holmes Giles Bio

Councilwoman Cathy Holmes Giles

Cathy is a retired educator, who received a bachelor’s and Master of Science degree from Grambling State University in Education. She was the supervising teacher for 16 years at Grambling Middle School for Social Studies and History. Currently teaching in Eldorado, Arkansas school district 15. Mt. Zion Baptist Church is her church affiliation, and she is a member of the Grambling Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Cathy has two children, D’Carlos and Christopher, and four grandchildren.

City Council Member Devaria Ponton Bio

COUNCILWOMAN DeVaria Ponton

DeVaria has nineteen years in leadership that includes DEI, EdTech, Immigration, and HR. This includes her experience in equity, inclusion, data analytics, admissions, and recruitment. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health Administration from Dillard University, and Doctor of Education, Student Development and Personnel Services, at Grambling State University, and an M.S., in Sports Administration also at Grambling State University. Alumni of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc

City Council Member Delores Smith Bio

COUNCILWOMAN Delores Smith

Delores graduated with honors from Dillard University with a B.A. in Accounting and with honors from Atlanta University with an MBA (concentration in finance). Her work experience at Grambling University includes Instructor of Finance and general business and Accounting, Grants Administrator, Director of Administrative Services, Intern Dean of Student Affairs, Vice President for Finance, and local business owner. Delores holds many leadership positions in the community of Grambling and is a Diamond Life Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

City Council Member Jerry Lewis Bio

COUNCILMAN Jerry Lewis

Jerry "Pete" Lewis has held many leadership positions in the city of Grambling and in the state of Louisiana. To name a few, he Retired from the Ruston Fire Department, is the former Fire Chief/Consultant for Grambling, a life member of Kappa Alpa Psi Fraternity, former Justice of the Peace-Ward 2, Grambling, forty years in real estate, and former director of Homeland Security in Lincoln Parish. Jerry is a longtime resident of Grambling and is committed to being a lifetime public servant.