Landry Steps Down After 12 Years | Baton Rouge News

After 12 years at the helm, Mayor Gerard Landry of Denham Springs is stepping down to retire and spend more time with family, marking the end of an era for the city. A decorated Army veteran turned grocery industry titan, Landry says his decision came after prayer and reflection, as he prepares to hand over leadership to a new mayor ahead of November’s election. With his term ending soon and the candidate filing window open August 5–7, Denham Springs braces for a major leadership transition — and Landry hopes his successor will keep the city’s interests front and center. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b11036500587b54b