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Plaquemine officials begin new terms

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Mary Sue and Mark A. “Tony” Gulotta enjoy a moment last Tuesday after Gulotta was sworn in for a fifth term as mayor of Plaquemine. “I really love doing the job and appreciate the opportunity the people gave me,” Gulotta said in his “inaugural address.” He praised the teamwork of the city council members, all re-elected to new terms – Lindon A. “Lin” Rivet JR., Oscar S. Mellion, Ralph J. Stassi Jr., Michael W. “Mickey” Rivet, Timothy L. “Timmy” Martinez and Jimmie Randle Jr., whose swearing-in photos will be run next week. Photo courtesy of Paul Bouy

Officials from the City of Plaquemine took office during a ceremony last week at the City Hall. The ceremony included oaths of office for fifth-term Mayor Mark A. “Tony” Gulotta, the members of the Plaquemine City Council, the chief of police and the city marshal.

Gulotta took office for his fifth term as the mayor, while all re-elected city councilmen – Lindon A. “Lin” Rivet Jr., Oscar S. Mellion, Ralph J. Stassi Jr., Michael W. “Mickey” Rivet, Timothy L. “Timmy” Martinez and Jimmie Randle Jr.

Plaquemine Police Chief Orian Gulotta, meanwhile, took the oath of office to begin his third term as police chief.

City Marshal S.J. “Bronco” Wilbert began his next term, while Mackie Guillot returns as fire chief. Shelia H. Migliacio returns as city clerk/tax collector and L. Phillip Canova Jr. continues as city attorney.

Plaquemine Police Chief Orian Gulotta, with hand raised, takes the oath for his third term in office in City Hall ceremonies last week. Joining him are, from left, City Judge Michael Distefano, administering the oath, son-in-law Derrick Ourso, daughter Ellie Gulotta Ourso, wife Floretta, Melissa May and son Ory Gulotta. The Board of Selectmen was scheduled to consider amending the city charter to change the title of Gulotta’s post officially from “marshall” to “police chief,” the name long used for the elected leader of the police department.