LIVINGSTON PARISH - The race for president of Livingston Parish has its second candidate.

District 8 councilmember Randy Delatte has joined fellow Republican Jeff Ard in a bid for the top office.

Delatte was elected to his current position in the fall of 2019. It marked a return to the Council following a stint there in the 1990s.

He has also served as public works director and as a parish building official.

Ard represents District 1 on the Council.

Longtime president Layton Ricks is not seeking a new term in office. Voters will cast their ballots in October.

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