Mayor· 2025-07-01 – 2029-06-30 (elected in the 2025 St. George municipal elections per WAFB and The Advocate: won the March 29, 2025 election; sworn in July 1, 2025 per WBRZ; officers take office the first day of July following their election and hold office four years per La. R.S. § 33:383 subsec. A.1 as read on legis.la.gov; ends June 30, 2029)
Dustin Yates
St. George
About
Dustin Yates ran his mayoral campaign on bringing a 'revolution of new government' to St. George. Following the defeat of the breakaway school district amendment, his administration has also focused on alternative educational solutions, including plans to open a charter school by August 2028.
Campaign promises (2)
- educationMayor Dustin Yates and the city of St. George plan to open a charter school by August 2028.
- transparencyDustin Yates pledged a 'revolution of new government' upon winning the St. George mayor's race.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 1
- Total speaking time
- 8:05
- Avg per meeting
- 8:05
- Segments
- 195
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Top issues during term (4)(Education)
charter school formation
Starting a charter school means startup costs for facilities and staff, while the traditional district could lose per-pupil funding if students transfer.
Municipal library system ordinance introduced
Library system funding will be part of the city's ongoing budget decisions; cost details come with the hearing.
school district breakaway election
Your tax bill and school funding could shift depending on how the split is structured—so the campaign isn’t just about school pride.
school district creation vote fails
For now, St. George won’t have to fund a separate school district, but residents keep paying into the parish system without getting local control.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Yates was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Education.