Shannon Bares
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- March 03, 2022 - Appointed as the interim council member of Division E of the Youngsville City Council following the death of Gary Williams.
- March through December of 2022 - Served as the interim council member of Division E of the Youngsville City Council.
- October 14, 2023 - Elected to Youngsville City Council Division A seat defeating Ann Istre and replacing Interim appointment Logan Lannoo
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