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Dupont sworn in as Plaquemine city attorney

Plaquemine Post South

Joseph "Lil Joe" Dupont Jr. is sworn in by Judge Elizabeth Engolio, as Dupont's wife, Kayla, holds the Bible.

Joseph "Lil Joe" Dupont Jr. was sworn in as Plaquemine's city attorney/prosecutor at the Board of Selectmen meeting Feb. 14. Eighteenth Judicial District Judge Elizabeth Engolio administered the oath of office.

Selectman Lin Rivet, Judge Elizabeth Engolio, Selectman Michael Carlin, Joe Dupont, Mayor Edwin "Ed" Reeves, Jr., Selectman Shannon Courtade, Selectwoman Wanda Jones, Selectman Tommy LeBlanc and Selectwoman Natasha Johnson.

Mayor Edwin "Ed" Reeves Jr. welcomed Dupont to his new position, along with Selectmen Lin Rivet, Michael Carlin, Shannon Courtade, Tommy Leblanc and Selectwomen Wanda Jones and Natasha Johnson.