The hard work and dedication everyone put into this campaign paid off, and I’m overwhelmed by the support. There’s a long list of folks that deserve thanks for the amount of hard work and dedication they put into this campaign, but there are a couple of people I’ve got to shout out personally. Tonya, you’ve been with me, step by step, through all of this and I could have never done it without you. I’m so grateful to have you by my side. And to my brother Mike, we’ve been through thick and thin together, and this campaign was no different. Thank you for always having my back.
To my deputies — the men and women in uniform who put their lives on the line for our parish: I can’t thank you enough. Your dedication, integrity, and tireless effort do not go unnoticed. It’s been an honor and privilege working side by side with each of you, ensuring the safety of our community. I look forward to deepening our collaboration and elevating the standards of our service in the days ahead.
To the rest of my family and friends, y’all know who you are – your support keeps me pushing forward. Your enthusiasm and dedication, it’s like fuel to a fire. And to our Rapides community who showed up, believed in our vision, and cast their votes – I’m humbled. I don’t take this responsibility lightly. Your trust means everything.
We’ve made strides, but the journey doesn’t end here. It’s been an honor to serve as your sheriff for the last four years, and I’m eager to continue making Rapides Parish a safer place for us all. I’m grateful and blessed to have such an incredible team and community by my side. I’m excited to continue serving as your sheriff and working towards a brighter future for Rapides Parish.
Thank you,
Rapides Sheriff Mark Wood