St. Martinville accepts Section 8 director's resignation and names interim director

Mayor Jason Willis informed the St. Martinville City Council on Nov. 26 that Section 8 Director Larry Duplantis Jr. had resigned due to medical issues. The council moved to accept Duplantis’s resignation and appointed Atasha Pierre as interim director of Section 8; the motion was moved by Councilman Flo Chatman and seconded by Councilman Carol Frederick and recorded in the minutes as unanimously carried.

The minutes record the resignation reason as medical issues but do not provide additional details about Duplantis’s departure, a transition plan, or how long Pierre will serve as interim director. The document does not record statements from Duplantis or Pierre or any public comment on the personnel change.

The action was taken during a special meeting at City Hall called by Mayor Willis. The minutes show no related personnel ordinance or contract language and do not list a schedule for a search for a permanent director.

After the appointment, the council completed remaining business and Mayor Willis adjourned the meeting.