Former Mayor Jamie Mayo was elected chairman of the Democratic Party Executive Committee during a meeting held Tuesday night, stepping into a key leadership role for Democrats in this region of Louisiana. Mayo replaces Rev. James Boatner, who relocated to Texas several months ago, leaving the position vacant.
Mayo was appointed to the committee without a public election. Typically, committee members are elected by local Democrats, but the committee can appoint others.
During Tuesday’s meeting, Mayo emerged as the sole nominee for the chairmanship and was subsequently elected to lead the group.
Rev. Michael Thompson, the committee’s vice-chairman, had been serving as interim leader following Boatner’s departure until a permanent replacement could be named.
The Democratic Executive Committee plays a pivotal role in Louisiana’s political landscape, particularly in this area of the state. Tasked with directing and executing the decisions of the Louisiana State Democratic Party, the committee is responsible for coordinating party activities, mobilizing voters, and organizing Democratic responses to ballot initiatives.
With Mayo at the helm, the committee is poised to guide local party efforts during a critical election period.
The state Democratic Party has recently taken a firm stance against four constitutional amendments set to appear on the March 29 ballot, urging all Democrats to vote “no” on each proposal.
The executive committee, under Mayo’s leadership, will likely play a central role in rallying local Democratic support for this position and ensuring a unified Democratic response.
Mayo, a familiar figure in Monroe politics from his time as mayor, brings experience and name recognition to the chairmanship.
