Local Government

Former deputy plans bid for city marshal

By Chris Leblanc Staff Writer Published: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 5:46 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 5:56 p.m.

A former deputy who worked in Terrebonne and Lafourche said he intends to run for Houma city marshal.

David “D.L.” Mosely's announcement brings the number of announced candidates for the Nov. 4 election to five. The others are:

Ernest Boudreaux Sr., a car salesman with law enforcement experience, including five terms as Lockport's police chief.

-- Orville Callahan Sr., a retired Houma Police chief with 35 years of law enforcement experience.

-- Brian LeBlanc, the incumbent City Marshal since 2008. He also served as chief deputy marshal for 16 years.

Ronald Lirette, 54, a local businessman and former city marshal employee.

Candidates must qualify, or sign up for the ballot, Aug. 20-22. A runoff, if needed, is set for Dec. 6.

The city marshal is the executive officer for City Court, overseeing service of civil and criminal papers, seizures and evictions and other duties.

Mosely, 58, began his career in law enforcement in 1980 with a six-year stint as a Terrebonne Parish sheriff's deputy, followed by 11 years as an investigator for the Terrebonne District Attorney's Office.

He also served 11 years as a homicide and crime scene detective for the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office.

If elected, Mosely says he will “develop new strategies to enhance the safety and security at Houma City Court.

“I have been afforded many opportunities to learn, to grow and to develop myself as a leader in the law enforcement profession,” Mosely says in a written statement.

The safety of the community and the accountability of the department are of paramount importance, Mosely said.

“Terrebonne Parish needs and deserves a marshal who will lead the department in the pursuit of protecting and serving our citizens,” he said.

Staff Writer Chris LeBlanc can be reached at 857-2202.

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