MAYOR RANDY FANDAL

Slidell Mayor Randy Fandal is a lifelong resident of Slidell and a dedicated public servant with deep roots in the community as a fourth-generation Slidell native. With a career spanning over 45 years in law enforcement and more than 30 years of leadership and management experience, Randy has been committed to protecting and serving the citizens of Slidell.

Randy began his journey in public safety in 1980 with the Slidell Police Department, serving in various roles including Patrolman, Detective, and EMT. In 1990, he graduated from the Louisiana State Police Academy, earning the Douglas M. Millet Award for Academic and Leadership Excellence. Over his 22-year tenure with the Louisiana State Police, Randy advanced through the ranks from Trooper to Lieutenant and gained national recognition for his leadership of the statewide Criminal Interdiction Program, which contributed to one of the largest crystal meth seizures in U.S. history.

After retiring from the State Police in 2011, Randy undertook hiking the 2,184-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine, while raising funds for the Troop L Grant-A-Wish program to benefit terminally ill children. The hike took him 6 months and 2 davs to complete. In 2013, he returned to law enforcement and shortly thereafter and was elected Slidell Chief of Police in December 2016. Under his leadership, the department has undergone significant growth and modernization, achieving milestones such as:

• Securing $19 million in funding for a state-of-the-art police headquarters and jail.
• Increasing officer pay and staffing while contributing to a property tax reduction plan approved by 79% of voters in April 2024.
• Initiating the most comprehensive pay upgrade in Slidell Police Department history, making it one of the highest-paid departments in the region.
• Leading the department to a 10-year low in violent crime in 2024, with overall crime rates decreasing since taking office.
• Successfully obtaining a COPS grant to hire five additional patrol officers and a $90,000 DOJ grant for body cameras, further enhancing public safety.
• Bringing national attention to the department through its appearance on Live PD, showcasing professionalism, transparency, and strong community connections.

Randy is a proud graduate of Slidell High School and the LSU Law Enforcement Institute. He has been married to Dania, for almost 30 years. Together, they have three adult children— Matthew, a State Police Sergeant; Mark, an ICU nurse; and Mallory, who owns and operates two autism therapy clinics-and three grandchildren- Macie, Wyatt and Shep.

Beyond his professional career, Randy is involved in numerous civic and professional organizations, including:

• Rotary Club of Slidell Northshore
• Louisiana & International Chiefs of Police Associations
• Slidell Police Association
• Slidell Men of Steel
• King Samaritan 68- Slidell Women’s Civics Club
• Host of the Annual Wildgame, Seafood, BBQ Cook-Off benefiting Community Christian Concern.

His dedication to community service and embodies the spirit of Slidell’s commitment to a safer, stronger and more prosperous community for all.

On October 11, 2025, he was overwhelmingly elected, by 72%, to serve as the 23rd Mayor of Slidell.