Proudly serving the Town of Madisonville — on the banks of the Tchefuncte since 1811
About Councilwoman Faison

A neighbor first. A councilwoman second.

Serving the town I've called home since 2013 — and fighting to keep it as special for my children's generation as it was for mine.

Councilwoman Kristin Faison

My story

From Houston to the Tchefuncte.

I was born in Houston and spent much of my childhood in Livingston Parish. In 2013, my husband Chris and I chose Madisonville to raise our family — and like so many of you, we fell in love with the river, the pines, and a town small enough that your neighbors still look out for you.

My background is in e-commerce and web development, with a focus on customer communication. When I looked at how our local government shared information with residents, I saw a gap I could actually help close. So in the March 2024 election, I asked the town to trust me with a seat at the table — and they did.

I serve alongside Mayor Jean Pelloat and councilmen Brad Haddox, Tim Bounds, Keith Dennis, and Louis Ogle. I'm proud to be part of a council that takes its responsibility to this town seriously.

My why

For this town, and for this family.

Chris and I have three incredible children in the public school system. Every decision I weigh at the council table, I weigh as a mom first.

The Faison family walking together in the woods
Kristin with her family
Kristin with her children

My platform

The promises I ran on — and the work behind them.

Priority 01History

Preserving the character that makes Madisonville, Madisonville.

Founded in 1811 and anchored by the 1837 Tchefuncte River Lighthouse, our town has a story older than the state around it. I believe growth and preservation aren't opposites — but we have to be intentional. That means thoughtful ordinances for the riverfront, careful review of new development, and a seat at the table for the residents whose families have been here for generations.

Our historic district, our cemetery (the oldest in St. Tammany Parish), our maritime museum — these aren't amenities. They're our inheritance.

Priority 02People

Championing our employees and officers.

Nothing in Madisonville runs without the people who show up every day to run it — public works crews, town hall staff, our police officers, our volunteer firefighters. They deserve a council that fights for fair pay, modern equipment, and the dignity of being heard when they tell us what they need.

I've pushed for that in budget sessions, and I'll keep pushing. These are our neighbors. They do the hard, often invisible work of keeping our town running.

Priority 03Transparency

Communication between Town Hall and the residents it serves.

I came into this role from an e-commerce background, where the rule is simple: if your customer is confused, you haven't done your job. The same applies to local government. Residents deserve meeting livestreams, archived recordings, plain-English recaps of what was decided, and a straight answer when they ask a question.

This website is part of that promise. So is my inbox, which is always open.

Want to talk?

Whether it's a concern about your street or an idea to improve the town, I want to hear it.

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