Governance

The OGCPNID is governed by a seven-member board of commissioners, and is comprised as follows:

  • Four commissioners are appointed by The Goodwood Property Owners Association.

  • The member of the Louisiana House of Representatives whose district encompasses all or the greater portion of the area of the district shall appoint one member.

  • The member of the Louisiana Senate whose district encompasses all or the greater portion of the area of the district shall appoint one member.

  • The member of the governing authority of the city of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge Parish whose district encompasses all or the greater portion of the area of the district shall appoint one member.

  • All members of the board shall own property and reside within the district and shall be qualified voters of the district.

The Old Goodwood Crime Prevention and Neighborhood Improvement District (CPID or “District”) and its governance structure was approved as Act 154 of the 2021 Louisiana Legislative Session.

Current Board Members

Dana Lawton - Chair

Debbye Calmes - Vice Chair

Scott Lachney - Treasurer

Dennis Vidrine - Secretary

Nickie Monica - Commissioner

Dan Boudreaux - Commissioner

Ricky Raven - Commissioner