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Calvin Cooks Sr., the first-ever Black person elected Thibodaux city marshal, was sworn in Tuesday in the presence of public officials, campaigners, family and friends.
The city marshal serves a six-year term. Judge Mark Chiasson led the swearing in at Thibodaux City Court for Cooks with his wife LaShana by his side.
“(Thibodaux voters) don’t look at skin color,” said Lafourche Parish Council member Jerry Jones, “they look at who can do the job.”
Cooks comes to the job from a background of over 30 years in law enforcement both with the Thibodaux Police and Lafourche Sheriff’s Office, as well as a bus driver with Lafourche Parish School Board.
tragic boat accident that took place in your great state last week. i have to tell you, the whole world was watching that. we lost 17 beautiful souls including nine members of one family, and babies for whom life was just beginning. their lives were cut short, but they and their loved ones will never, ever be forgotten. a tragedy. we hold their memories close to our hearts. i want to thank governor mark chiasson for his leadership during this tragedy along with the coast guard and all of the first responders who were incredible. thank you very much, thank you.