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Meet The Candidates: James ‘Jim’ Shapkoff - American Press
Former mayor Jim Shapkoff and LaFonda Stelly are campaigning on cleanup, redevelopment and stronger ties with Fort Polk as Leesville voters head to a runoff.
James “Jim” Shapkoff is back on the ballot and running for Leesville mayor in a runoff against LaFonda Stelly. Shapkoff previously served as mayor for 16 consecutive years between 1990-2006. Born in Forest City, Ark., Shapkoff moved to Leesville in 1956 with his family. He is a 1959 alumnus of Leesville High School and attended Northwestern State University and McNeese State University. His family was involved in several businesses — including r…