I, Monique Hamilton-Sarpy, am excited to announce my candidacy for the position of Village of Natchez Mayor. With over eight years or 2 terms of experience as an alderman and in governance, I am committed to making our community a better place for all of us.  

I am married and have two children. I graduated from Northwestern State University with a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Computer Information System.  I also have a degree in General Studies with a background in Criminal Justice.  I have a certificate in Entrepreneurship from NSU Small Business Program.  Louisiana Technical College Hospitality certification, SHRM learning system certification of completion, along with Southern University certification in Small Business Development.  I am a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

With a passion for public service and a strong desire to make a positive impact in The Village of Natchez Community.  Where I have lived for all my life, I am aware of the needs of the community, the resources available and concerns of the public that face our community. 

In my tenure as alderman some of my achievements were as follow:

• • Helped secured funding from Water Shed/Drainage Project $1,000,035
  • Secured funding from Love Louisiana/for park improvements $125,000
  • Secured funding from KLB/New Village Signage $3,250.00
  • Secured LGAP funds for police department/police unit or equipment $25,000
  • Secured used Police unit for Police Department
  • Secured trash receptacles for Village 
  • Secured funding from Commission office/for Lights and Light Poles for old town hall/park $75,000

My focus will be on the following:

• • Seek funding for Lighting throughout the Community
  • Work with DOTD to install Pedestrian Crossing and side walks
  • Seek funding for sewer repairs & expansion
  • Seek funding that will provide opportunities to residents
  • Seek funding for road repairs & capital outlay projects
  • Work together as a community & treat residents with respect

Together, we can create an enriching, vibrant, and inclusive community.  I look forward to the opportunity to serve and connect with all of you. Please remember to vote on May 16, 2026.  Monique Hamilton-Sarpy for Mayor Ballot number #47.

Sincerely,

Monique Hamilton-Sarpy