HISTORY
Golden Meadow was incorporated on July 17, 1950. According to research by David Bernard, it took four tries by the Golden
Meadow Women's Club before Gov. Earl Long signed the act of incorporation. The club selected Alexie Plaisance, a banker and
businessman, to serve as the first mayor until elections could be held two years later. The club also appointed the first Board of
Aldermen, consisting of Freddie Collins, Mrs. Joe Leonard Sr., Victor Theriot and Hubert Lafont Sr. The first election was held
April 8, 1952. Plaisance won the mayor's race with 76 percent of the vote. The town hall, on La. 1 near the center of town, was
built at a cost of $30,000. It was dedicated on Feb. 28, 1952, and still serves the town.
Mayors of Golden Meadow
Joey Bouziga 1999-present
Leonard Miller 1999*
Jervis B. Autin 1980-1999
Kenneth "Kip" Plaisance 1968-1980
Gilbert Cheramie 1964-1968
Jack Egle 1960-1964
Alexie Plaisance 1950-1960
* = interim
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