Government And Services

(Revised 1/31/03)

City Administration
Kentwood is governed by a Mayor and five Council Members, all elected at large. All are elected for four year terms. Council meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month. 308 Avenue G -- 985-229-3451

Mayor: Harold Smith
Council Members:

Myrtle Cook
Carlton Faller, M.D.
Irma Gordon
Michael Hall
Jimbo Slaven Fire
Fire Chief: Tommy Simmons
Police Chief: Gregory A. Newton, Sr.
Maintenance Superintendent: David Sellers

Federal, State & Parish Government

U.S. Post Office
601 Avenue E., Kentwood, LA 70444
985-229-8541
Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM M-F; 10:00 AM - Noon Saturday






Louisiana Tourist Welcome Center -- Kentwood Branch
Located on Interstate 55, southbound lane, three miles north of the Kentwood exit. Hours of Operation: 8:30 -5:00 pm, seven days a week. 985-229-8338
E-mail: kentwood@cst.state.la.us





Kentwood Library
101 Avenue F., Kentwood, LA 70444
985-229-3596
Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM M-F