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 (5)(General)
Pending litigation over rezoning and Baton Rouge annexations
Damages are being sought against the city, so there's potential financial exposure.
Uber ride subsidy partnership
Not yet disclosed; the pilot program details will be presented at the August 19 meeting.
St. George Civic Complex at Long Farm
No dollar figures given; the plan shifts residential density and civic space in the development.
First two reserve police officers appointed
Reserve officers supplement the new police department at minimal added cost.
public works request system
Expect some upfront city spending on the software and staff training, but the real payoff could be fewer repeat complaints and more efficient repair scheduling.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Yates was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching General.