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 (2)(Environment)
Live oak tree protections
Property owners could face replacement planting costs or contributions to a city tree fund if they remove a significant tree.
Willow Grove drainage and the Kleinpeter development
The city already spent over $20,000 fixing one drainage defect, and new development could add runoff to an overwhelmed 24-inch pipe.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Yates was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Environment.