A brief history of Golden Meadow
Golden Meadow was incorporated on July 17, 1950. According to research by David Bernard,
it took four tries by the Bayou Women's Club before Gov. Earl Long signed the act
of incorporaton. 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- |
| 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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