UPDATE: Qualifying closes for March 2024 primary

Madden gets 2 challengers in mayoral race

Danielson bows out, will not seek re-election

Incumbent Zuckerman joined by 2020 also-ran and former councilman in race for 2 at-large seats

Newcomer takes District I unopposed

Kreller to face anti-Sucette stalwart newcomer in District II

McGuire unopposed in District III

Updated 12/16/2023 at 6:48 a.m. — Adds list of candidates by race.

MANDEVILLE — Qualifying closed today (December 15th) for the March 2024 primary election, revealing that Mayor Clay Madden will be challenged by Billy Rosenthal and Jeff Lyons, the son of former Mandeville Mayor Bubby Lyons, while Councilman at Large Rick Danielson announced he will not seek re-election for Council at Large.

Former District III Councilman Ernest Burguières and Mandeville Parks and Parkways commissioner and 2020 District III also-ran Scott Discon will join incumbent Councilman at Large Jason Zuckerman in the race to fill the two at-large seats.

Anti-Sucette-Harbor stalwart and local attorney Kevin Vogeltanz will challenge Sucette-Harbor supporter and incumbent District II Councilman Dr. Skelly Kreller for his seat.

District III Councilwoman Jill McGuire receives a second term unopposed, and newcomer and local wealth manager Cynthia Thompson will capture the District I seat unopposed as Rebecca Bush opted not to seek re-election.

Danielson posted a statement on social media today that reads in part:

“After a lot of serious thought and a few restless nights, I have decided to not seek re-election as a Mandeville Councilman-at-Large. l am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have served on the Mandeville City Council for almost 8 years now but at this time, I have several other priorities that I am focused on to include our business that we opened almost a year ago.”

In the coming days, Mandeville Daily will research and report on the general backgrounds of each candidate running for mayor and city council in the March 23, 2024, primary election, using publicly available records such as those on file with the St. Tammany Parish Clerk of Court’s Office, as well as other public resources.

If you are one of the candidates mentioned above, we welcome any information you wish to provide, including your positions on issues important to Mandeville: editor@mandevilledaily.news.

Candidates for Mandeville Offices in March 2024 Primary Election

Mayor:

Jeff Lyons (R)
Clay Madden (R) (incumbent)
Billy Rosenthal (R)

Council Members at Large (2 elected):

Ernest Burguières (R)
Scott Discon (R)
Jason Zuckerman (R) (incumbent)

Council Member District I:

Cynthia Strong Thompson (R) (unopposed)

Council Member District II:

Skelly Kreller (R) (incumbent)
Keven S. Vogeltanz (R)

Council Member District III:

Jill Lane McGuire (R) (incumbent) (unopposed)

Incumbents who are not seeking re-election:

Councilman at Large Rick Danielson and District I Councilwoman Rebecca Bush

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