After much reflection, I wish to announce that I will retire from my position as Ruston City Judge at the conclusion of my current term on December 31, 2026.
Serving the people of Ruston and the residents of Lincoln Parish has been one of the great honors of my life. For the past 27 years, the citizens of this community have placed their trust and confidence in me, and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity you gave me to serve.
I want to extend my sincere appreciation to the many employees of the Ruston City Court who have worked beside me over the years. Their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving the public have been essential to the work of the Court, and I am thankful for their loyalty and service.
I also wish to thank the City Marshals and their deputies, whose valued and competent service has played an important role in the administration of justice in our court.
My gratitude also goes to the city leadership with whom I have had the privilege of working. I especially want to acknowledge Mayor Dan Hollingsworth and his administration, as well as our current Mayor Ronny Walker, along with the many City Council members who have served during my time in office. Their cooperation and support have helped ensure that our court served the people of Ruston effectively.
It has been both an honor and a privilege to serve during what I believe has been a golden age of prosperity and growth for our city, parish, and local universities.
Thank you again to the people of Ruston and Lincoln Parish for allowing me the opportunity to serve. I will always be grateful for the trust you placed in me.
Respectfully,
Danny W. Tatum
Ruston City Judge
