World Class Catfish Fishing in Louisiana
Small-town charm
Below we are pleased to share with you the names and contact information for our administration in the Town of Melville.
The Mayor of Melville is Velma D. Hendrix. You can reach her via email at: Mayor@melvillela.com
The Board of Aldermen:
Linda Haynes : lhaynes@melvillela.com
April Butler-Goudeau: AButler-Goudeau@melvillela.com
Natasha Faye Thomas-Oliney – Mayor Pro-Tem: NThomas-Oliney@melvillela.com
Theardis Tieuel Jr.: ttieuel@melvillela.com
Peter Circello: pcircello@melvillela.com
The Board of Aldermen’s Mission
As stewards worthy of community trust, we work to discern, define, and implement an agenda to nurture and preserve our quality of life. Through our policies and leadership, we foster an open, cooperative, and model government that encourages full public participation, and ensures the level of services our citizens expect and deserve.
A message from the Mayor
Welcome to The Town of Melville, a city with a proud past and a bright future. As mayor, and on behalf of the Melville Town Council and Town Staff, it is my pleasure to welcome you. Like our community itself, this website is continually expanding and evolving. Whether you are a current Melville resident, interested in moving to Melville, or starting, relocating a business here, this site will provide you with a wealth of information and services to meet your needs.
Here in Melville we pride ourselves on being a family oriented community. Small town living and friendly people make Melville a great community. Melville is rich in culture and history. We have many “quality of life” amenities and a business - friendly environment. Come visit us and see why we love to call this place our hometown !
We appreciate your interest and support of our town. Please enjoy your time here and I’m sure I will see you around town .
Welcome to Melville !
Caretta L. Robertson,
Mayor of Melville
About our town
Melville is a small town located northwest of New Orleans and southeast of Shreveport in St. Landry Parish, LA. The population was 1,041 at the census in 2010. Founded in 1889, it is located near the Atchafalaya River, close to Highway 105. The town has garnered a reputation as the Catfish Capital of Louisiana, and has its roots firmly planted in the fishing industry from many years ago when it had lively docks and icehouses. These days, there is still plenty going on in the community. Check out our Community Events page to see what’s coming up next, or ask around in town when you arrive. We always have a warm welcome for visitors to our small town!
