Community Affairs
Monroe Community Affairs Department
The Community Affairs Department of the City of Monroe takes great pride in our love for our city and its citizens.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our citizens and visitors by presenting a variety of diverse entertainment, leisure activities, outreach and educational programs as provided by our various divisions, including the Monroe Civic Center, Chennault Golf Course, Downtown RiverMarket & Development, Masur Museum of Art, Parks and Recreation and the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo.
Cooley House
The Cooley House Foundation was incorporated in 2007 to save the Cooley House and restore it to its former glory. Restoration began with the roof in July of 2008. To operate the Cooley House as a museum, The Cooley House Foundation has entered into a partnership with the City of Monroe. The city purchased the building in the summer of 2008 and once restored, it will maintain the building and the property. The Cooley House Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that is raising money for the restorations through grants, donations, and sponsorships. Once restored, this non-profit group will continue to fund educational programs and exhibitions.
Click here to visit The Cooley House website.
Staff
Douglas A. (Doug) Seegers
Director - Community Affairs
(p) 318.329.2290
Melissa Thaxton
Acting Director – Monroe Civic Center
(p) 318.329.4940
melissa.thaxton@ci.monroe.la.us
Ray Wright
Director – Parks and Beautification
(p) 318.998.4281
Phillip Crawley
Acting Director - Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo
(p) 318.329.2489
phillip.crawley@ci.monroe.la.us
Evelyn (Evie) Stewart
Director – Masur Museum
(p) 318.329.2237
evelyn.stewart@ci.monroe.la.us
Brenda Wade
Acting Director – Community Centers and Programs
(p) 318.998.4282
Tim Baldwin
Director of Golf –
Chennault Memorial Golf Course
(p) 318.329.2454
Johnny Myers Memorial Golf Course
(p) 318.372.9171
Tina Clemons
Administrative Assistant – Community Affairs
(p) 318.329.2487
Jacqueline Brown
Office Administrator – Monroe Civic Center
(p) 318.329.2839
jacqueline.brown@ci.monroe.la.us
Deneitra Ross
Administrative Assistant - Parks and Beautification
(p) 318.329.2442
Mimi Collins
Office Manager – Louisiana Purchase G & Z
(p) 318.329.2400
Melanie Cooper
Administrative Assistant CC &P
(p) 318.329.3394
melanie.cooper@ci.monroe.la.us
Tabitha Johnson
Office Manager
(p) 318.329.2454