The December 2025 meeting of the Pineville City Council marked a significant transition as District 4 Councilman Tom Bouchie attended his final regular meeting after 23½ years of dedicated service to the community.

Bouchie and his wife are relocating to Texas to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren. City leaders and attendees expressed heartfelt gratitude for his decades of commitment to Pineville and extended best wishes to the Bouchie family as they begin their next chapter.

In other business, the council recognized the Pineville Police Department’s two newest officers: Elliott Fruge and Toby Gorbam. Both recently graduated from the Alexandria Regional Police Academy and were welcomed as strong additions to the department.

The council closed the meeting by acknowledging the importance of experienced leadership and fresh talent as Pineville prepares for the year ahead.