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Slidell Today
By the People, for the People
Fresh Leadership Coming for St. Tammany Parish President
Current Parish President Mike Cooper will not seek re-election in 2027
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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The upcoming election for St. Tammany Parish President in October 2027 is generating significant attention, as current Parish President Mike Cooper has announced he will not run for a third term. Several potential candidates have emerged, including former Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer, former Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder, and current parish Chief Administrative Officer Gina Hayes. The new parish president will face significant challenges, including addressing the parish's financial issues and providing strong leadership to rework the complex taxing and millage structure.
Why it matters
The election for St. Tammany Parish President is an important event that will shape the future direction of the parish. The departure of the current parish president, Mike Cooper, after two terms creates an opportunity for new leadership and a fresh approach to addressing the parish's pressing issues, particularly its financial challenges.
The details
Cooper's decision not to run for re-election has sparked a flurry of speculation about potential candidates. Three names that have emerged as likely contenders are former Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer, former Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder, and current parish Chief Administrative Officer Gina Hayes. While a few other individuals, such as Mandeville Mayor Clay Madden, Concerned Citizens of St. Tammany President Rick Franzo, and Slidell City Councilman Trey Brownfield, have been mentioned as potential candidates, they are seen as less likely to enter the race. The new parish president will face significant challenges, including addressing the parish's financial issues, which have been exacerbated by the failure of multiple tax and millage proposals in recent years. Addressing the parish's public safety funding needs will also be a top priority for the next leader.
- Cooper announced his decision not to run for re-election last week.
- The St. Tammany Parish President election is scheduled for October 2027.
The players
Mike Cooper
The current St. Tammany Parish President, who has decided not to run for a third term.
Greg Cromer
The former Mayor of Slidell, who is considered a likely candidate for the parish president position.
John Schroder
The former Louisiana State Treasurer, who is also seen as a potential candidate for the parish president race.
Gina Hayes
The current Chief Administrative Officer for St. Tammany Parish, who is expected to enter the race for parish president.
What’s next
The potential candidates are expected to formally announce their intentions to run for the parish president position in the coming months, leading up to the October 2027 election.
The takeaway
The upcoming election for St. Tammany Parish President represents an opportunity for new leadership and a fresh approach to addressing the parish's pressing financial and public safety challenges. The departure of the current parish president, Mike Cooper, has sparked a flurry of interest from several experienced and well-connected candidates, who will likely engage in a competitive race to shape the future direction of the parish.
