Golden Meadow was incorporated on July 17, 1950. According to research by David Bernard, it took four tries by the Golden Meadow Women's Club before Gov. Earl Long signed the act of incorporation. The club selected Alexie Plaisance, a banker and businessman, to serve as the first mayor until elections could be held two years later. The club also appointed the first Board of Aldermen, consisting of Freddie Collins, Mrs. Joe Leonard Sr., Victor Theriot and Hubert Lafont Sr. The first election was held April 8, 1952. Plaisance won the mayor's race with 76 percent of the vote. The town hall, on La. 1 near the center of town, was built at a cost of $30,000. It was dedicated on Feb. 28, 1952, and still serves the town.