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Residents are demanding action as blighted properties and unsafe roadside conditions threaten safety near crucial bridges in Lafourche Parish.

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Resident urges action on blighted properties, warns of safety risks near bridges
During public comment Daniel Toups told the council property blight and narrow shoulders near bridges on LA-308 create hazards and called for stronger enforcement and accountability; councilmembers described grant funding and limits on parish authority.
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September 11, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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DeKalb County is taking a tough stance on blighted properties, ramping up citations and introducing a blight tax that could hit commercial entities with penalties up to 10 times their standard tax liability!

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DeKalb steps up blight enforcement, floats higher commercial penalties and names focal redevelopment corridors
County leaders said monthly blight citations rose from about 50 60 to roughly 200 270, announced a blight tax that can increase commercial tax liability for blighted properties and indicated redevelopment priorities along Memorial Drive, Canler Road and South DeKalb Mall.
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August 21, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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Trinity County is at a crossroads as urgent calls for enhancing community development and tackling blight enforcement ignite passionate discussions among residents and officials.

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Trinity County seeks to enhance community development and address blight ordinance concerns
Planning commission reviews community development needs and blight ordinance enforcement issues.
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July 13, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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Portsmouth is revitalizing the Link District with exciting plans for mixed-use developments and creative pop-up activations—transforming vacant lots into vibrant community spaces!

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Council debates Link District acquisitions, vacancy activation and tougher blight enforcement
Portsmouth officials discussed recent property acquisitions on High Street, short-term activation ideas for vacant lots and the need for stronger enforcement tools and staffing to address blighted properties; the interim city attorney said legal options exist but will require funded staffing to implement.
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May 17, 2026 at 8:05 AM