The mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana is Tyrin Truong, who was sworn in during January 2023 as the youngest mayor in the city’s history. He serves a four-year term that runs through early 2027, with the next municipal election scheduled for 2026. Bogalusa operates under a Home Rule Charter, so the mayor’s authority comes from that charter rather than from Louisiana’s default statutory framework for small municipalities.
Who Tyrin Truong Is
Truong took office at age 23.1City of Bogalusa. Mayor’s Office He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2021 with a major in African and African American studies and a minor in political science, and he served as student body president there.2The Source – WashU. Back to Bogalusa Before running for mayor he worked as a policy director at the Urban League of Louisiana.
The city’s official site describes his administration as representing “a new era for Bogalusa, one defined by hope, ambition, and a commitment to building a better future for all its residents.”1City of Bogalusa. Mayor’s Office
What the Mayor Does
As chief executive under the Home Rule Charter, the mayor supervises municipal departments, directs city employees, and ensures local ordinances are carried out. That includes hands-on management of public services such as public works and law enforcement.
One of the most significant duties is preparing the annual operating budget and presenting it to the city council for approval. The mayor also signs contracts on the city’s behalf and represents Bogalusa in dealings with other governmental bodies. Because these powers flow from the charter rather than state statute, the specific scope of executive authority in Bogalusa can differ from what mayors in Lawrason Act towns exercise.
Louisiana law also prohibits anyone holding a local elected office from simultaneously holding another elected office, a full-time appointed state or local government position, state employment, or employment within the same political subdivision where they hold office.3Louisiana State Legislature. Dual Officeholding and Dual Employment The Bogalusa mayor’s office is a full commitment with no option to hold another elected position while serving.
How the City Government Is Structured
Bogalusa is one of several Louisiana municipalities that operate under a Home Rule Charter rather than the default Lawrason Act framework that governs most smaller towns in the state.4Louisiana House of Representatives. Chapter 3 – Local Government Through the charter process, Bogalusa’s citizens selected their own form of government and decided how powers and duties would be distributed.
The city uses a mayor-council form. The mayor is the chief executive, and a five-district city council acts as the legislative body, passing ordinances, approving the budget, and providing oversight.
Because of the charter, candidate qualifications for mayor are set by the charter itself. Louisiana’s Secretary of State directs candidates in Home Rule Charter cities to “consult the Home Rule or Legislative Charter for qualifications” rather than relying on the general statutory requirements.5Louisiana Secretary of State. Qualifications of Candidates Whether the charter imposes term limits is likewise a question governed by the charter document.
When Bogalusa Votes Next
The next mayoral election falls in 2026. Louisiana’s 2026 elections calendar sets the municipal primary for May 16, 2026, with a municipal general election on June 27, 2026 if no candidate wins a majority in the primary.6Louisiana Secretary of State. 2026 Elections Calendar
Key voter deadlines in that cycle:
- In-person voter registration for the primary: April 15, 2026
- Online voter registration for the primary: April 25, 2026
- Early voting for the primary: May 2 through May 9, 2026
- In-person voter registration for the general: May 27, 2026
- Early voting for the general: June 12 through June 20, 2026
Once results are certified, the winning candidate is typically inaugurated in early January of the following year.
Contacting the Mayor’s Office
Bogalusa City Hall is at 214 Arkansas Avenue, Bogalusa, LA 70427. The main phone number is (985) 732-6200, and the office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.7City of Bogalusa. City of Bogalusa – Home Staff can handle general inquiries, coordinate meetings, and route formal correspondence to the appropriate department.