A first for St. Mary Parish
Thu, 03/18/2021 - 12:20pm
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Michelle Dugar Schexnayder, a lifelong resident of Patterson, made history recently by being elected the first African American woman Ward 5 Justice of the Peace. She was sworn in for her six-year term by 16th Judicial District Court Judge Anthony Saleme Jr., along with other elected officials. Schexnayder will preside over Ward 5 that covers from Calumet cut to part of Bayou Vista. She is married to Robert Schexnayder.