Wilson's Councilman Journey Ends

August 13, 2020

Dispatch

City Council Kenneth Wilson

Monroe City Councilman Kenneth Wilson said goodbye to the public as a public servant Tuesday (Aug.11) night in what is his last time as a representative of District 4. The two-term councilman decided not to seek reelection, but he said that his departure does not mean that he won't be around. Wilson received high praise from Council Chairwoman Juanita Woods and Gretchen Ezernack, as they thanked him for his years of service to the city. Former councilman Mike Echols made a special presentation to Wilson in the form of a proclamation from Gov. John Bel Edwards also thanking/congratulating Wilson for his outstanding service to his community. But it was the passion that many including Mayor Friday Ellis said that made Wilson so special not only as a person, but how he approached his job. "He is the example of what it means to be a servant to those that he worked for as a councilman that made him stand out", said Monroe city school board member Bill Willson. Willson talked of his long friendship with Wilson over the years, saying that saw Wilson "as a brother" and not because they shared the same last name. Mayor Ellis said that "saw the passion" in Wilson that he has for his constituents and neighbors which inspired him. Ellis also said that though Wilson may not be sitting at the council table, he "will continue to serve" and that he will someone that he can seek for guidance as mayor. Wilson's last words as a councilman in his final meeting, said he "just wanted to help someone along the way, in that his work on Earth would not have been in vain". Words that he has often said many times at city council meetings as the reason why he decided to run for a council seat 8 years ago. Wilson thanked those that he has worked with not just on the council, but the department heads and others in city government for making his job a little easier. Also a special thank you to my advisory council Miss Cherry, Dr. Kaye Honeycutt and Mrs. Gloria Holmes. An election will be held Saturday August 15 for District 4 voters as they decide between Carday Marshall and Jesse Smith to represent them on the council. Wilson made no endorsement in the race.