Roslyn White seeks re-election as Mayor of Abbeville

In 2022, I made a promised to bring new energy and passion to our city as I worked to make a difference in a community that I love. I would like to thank the residents of Abbeville for allowing me to serve as your Mayor, I am incredibly proud of the progress we have made together.
When I took office, my focus was clear: learn about our city’s systems, understand our infrastructure and community needs, and align funding with long-term priorities so we could make smart, lasting investments. We completed a city-wide master plan with broad community engagement. The plan helped to set a vision and goals and laid out steps to keep us on track as we continue our work to make Abbeville a safer, more desirable place to live and work.
We have built strong partnerships at the state and federal levels; allowing us to turn our planning into real results. Over the past four years, we have secured over 18 million for critical infrastructure projects in Abbeville.
Ten city roads have already seen major repairs with twelve more planned over the next seven years. We have made significant investments in neighborhoods across the city, including improvements to Graceland Avenue, adding sidewalks, drainage upgrades, and continued investment in Parker Hebert Park and improving access along the MLK corridor. These projects reflect my commitment to improving quality of life in every part of Abbeville.
One of our most important accomplishments has been addressing our aging water infrastructure. We secured over $10 million for upgrades to our water plant. The project is currently under construction, and once completed, you will have better, more reliable water, and our system will be prepared for future growth.
Accessibility has remained a priority throughout my term. From ADA improvements in parks and downtown, to sidewalk and corridor projects connecting residents to schools, healthcare, and community resources, every infrastructure project is an opportunity to make Abbeville better for all that live and work here.
Beyond bricks and mortar, we have worked to improve transparency, communication, and civic engagement. Through livestreamed meetings, emergency notifications, expanded digital access, and community partnerships, residents can see what’s happening in real time and stay connected to their city. We’ve also expanded events, supported local organizations, invested in youth leadership through the Mayor’s Youth Council and Intern Program, and focused on economic development, tourism, and small business growth.
Every step forward requires teamwork. I am grateful for the support of our City Council, our city employees, community partners, and our state and federal delegation who have worked tirelessly to help secure funding and move projects forward.
We have proven what thoughtful planning, accountability, and collaboration can achieve. While I am proud of all that we have accomplished, there is still important work ahead to keep Abbeville moving forward. I am seeking re-election because we need steady, experienced leadership— because our community deserves continued progress built on a strong foundation.
I would appreciate your vote on Saturday, May 16, 2026, as I seek re-election as Mayor of Abbeville. I remain committed to our community and dedicated to progress, but I need your support to continue building a brighter future for our community.
If you have concerns or would like to schedule a visit, please call me at 337-898-4206 or visit www.RoslynWhite.com so that we can set a day and time.

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