Parish President Luther Layton Ricks Jr. enjoys a lighthearted moment as he takes the oath of office from Ward 2 City Court Judge Chuck Borde. Between them are wife Susan Ricks and Luther Layton Ricks Sr., who breaks down over the sight of his son becoming the chief executive of Livington Parish.
Parish President Layton Ricks tears up as he describes the values instilled in him by his parents and the faith and loyalty of his friend and former employer Alvin Fairburn Jr., whose wife Krista served as his campaign manager.
Parish President Layton Ricks' mother Eyvonne comforts her husband Luther Ricks along with sister Judy. Other family members attending but not pictured are daughters Angela, April, Lacey and Nancy and brother Ronnie.
District 9 Parish Councilman Delos Blackwell takes the oath of office from Judge Beth Wolfe. With him are family members Trudy Blackwell (wife), Ricky Blackwell, (Son), David Blackwell, Sr. (father), Dr. David Blackwell (brother) and Dr. Dewey Blackwell (brother).
Judge Ray Chutz administers the oath of office to District 6 Councilwoman Sonya Collins surrounded by her youthful family. Members include children Hayden and Kaylee Collins, husband Homer Collins and mother Eva Ohmer.
Judge Ray Chutz administers the oath of office to District 7 Councilman Ricky Goff. Standing with him are wife Melissa and daughter Karleigh Goff.
Judge Beth Wolfe administers the oath of office to reelected District 4 Councilman Marshall Harris accompanied by his wife Ann and daughter Paige Harris.
Judge Ray Chutz administers the oath of office to District 5 Councilwoman Joan Landry as her husband Roy holds the Bible. Nearby are her mother Pam Miller, brother Dale Miller and Aunt Earline Miller.
Judge Beth Wolfe administers the oath of office to District 2 Councilman Jim Norred Jr. as his wife Linda holds the Bible while father and granddaughter Kristen Breaux look on. Not seen in the closeup are mother Shirley Norred, granddaughter Ashley Guidry, daughters Bonnie Guidry and Sonja Breaux, and good friend Kellee Hennessy Dickerson.
Judge Ray Chutz administers the oath of office to District 1 Councilman Chance Parent, accompanied by his mother Dawn McGrew holding the Bible and his great aunt Brenda Dungan.
Judge Beth Wolfe administers the oath of office to reelected District 8 Councilman Ronnie Sharp as his wife Margie holds the Bible.
Judge Beth Wolfe administers the oath of office to reelected District 3 Councilwoman Cindy Wale, who is attended by her father David Gros and son Jeffrey. Not visible are mother Frances Bennett, former sister-in-law Frankie Wale, cousin Cissy Waldrep and friend Susan Benton Key.
Director Barbara Walker leads the Livingston Parish Children's Choir Chorale that provided music for the Livingston Parish government inaugural event Monday.
