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The Saint Charles Parish Council made significant strides at their April 20 meeting, passing multiple ordinances and agreements that promise to enhance community services and infrastructure.

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Council approves series of ordinances, agreements and an appointment; summary of votes
At its April 20 meeting the Saint Charles Parish Council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions including renewals and cooperative agreements (files 2026-0124, 0129, 0128, 0130, 0132, and amended 0147) and confirmed an EMS communications-district appointment (2026-0086).
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May 2, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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The St. Charles Parish Council just approved a plan to renew vital recreation and aging millages for the upcoming Nov. 3, 2026 ballot—what does this mean for your community?

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Council calls special-election renewals for recreation and aging millages on Nov. 3 ballot
The council approved Resolution 2026-0148 to place two millage questions on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot: a recreation millage renewal at 2.68 mills and a combined Council on Aging millage at 1.25 mills (consolidating existing levies); special counsel Jason Akers explained cost and timing.
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May 2, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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Saint Charles Parish has unveiled the impressive Dow Discovery Deck, a $200,000 outdoor classroom designed to immerse students in wetland education and conservation efforts.

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Dow-funded outdoor classroom opens at Spillway Park to support Swamp School
Saint Charles Parish on April 20 unveiled the Dow Discovery Deck at Spillway Park in Norco, a $200,000 outdoor classroom intended to host Swamp School and other environmental education programs; parish officials said Dow funded about 80% of the project.
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May 2, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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The New Orleans airport is not just expanding air service; it's undergoing major upgrades that promise to enhance travel efficiency and passenger experience like never before!

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New Orleans airport director outlines runway, parking and master-plan projects
Kevin D'Oleo, director of aviation, briefed the council on passenger catchment, recent air-service gains, concessions growth and major capital projects including a keel-section runway reconstruction, express shuttle connector road, baggage-system upgrades and an FAA master-plan review.
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May 2, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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Saint Charles Parish Council takes a bold step in enhancing public safety by approving vital funding for life-saving devices and crucial zoning changes!

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Saint Charles Parish Council approves zoning, contract adjustments and public-safety purchases
On Feb. 9 the council unanimously approved several ordinances and contract changes, including a rezoning on Highway 90, a reduction to a water-main replacement contract, a change order for a drainage/pump-station project and a cooperative endeavor agreement using opioid-settlement funds to buy AEDs and compression devices for volunteer fire departments.
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February 13, 2026 at 4:25 AM
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Saint Charles Parish Council made waves by approving crucial contracts and resolutions, including significant funding for water improvements and a new no-overnight-parking ordinance.

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Council approves multiple ordinances and funding resolutions, including Primrose Canal contract and pump station grants
The council unanimously approved a set of ordinances, resolutions and appointments: Primrose Canal cleaning contract (file 2025-0401), a no‑overnight‑parking ordinance for Weening Drive (2026-0018), amended easement for IMTT (2026-0022), and several grant application resolutions and pump station funding actions including Des Allemands and the Upper Barataria Sunset pump station.
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February 1, 2026 at 6:56 AM
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Saint Charles Parish is making waves with $8.5M in grants for vital flood projects, but with $147M in pending applications, the push for funding is just getting started!

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Saint Charles Parish details $8.5M in 2025 grants and multi-year flood projects; DES ALLEMANDS funding moves forward
Grants officer Carla Chasson told the council the parish won $8.5 million for 19 projects in 2025, has 26 pending applications requesting roughly $147 million, and is advancing several grant-funded capital projects — including pump station and canal improvements and a Des Allemands boat launch tied to CPRA funding.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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Saint Charles Parish is taking a bold step in the fight against addiction by allocating $80,000 annually from opioid settlement funds to support a dedicated public defender for its drug court.

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Parish to use opioid-settlement funds to pay for drug-court public defender
Council unanimously approved a cooperative agreement to direct $80,000 per year from Louisiana’s opioid-litigation settlement to the 29th Judicial District Public Defender’s Office to fund legal representation for Saint Charles Parish drug-court participants.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:07 AM
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The Saint Charles Parish Council has taken a bold step forward by approving crucial infrastructure projects and allocating opioid-settlement funds to enhance its drug court program!

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Council approves drainage, lift-station and professional-service contracts; opioid-settlement money to fund drug-court public defender
Saint Charles Parish Council on Jan. 12 approved multiple infrastructure contracts and a cooperative agreement to provide $80,000 per year from the statewide opioid-settlement funds to staff a public defender for the parish drug court; several change orders and professional services agreements also passed unanimously.
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January 13, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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Parish President Jewell just unveiled a $59 million blueprint for vital drainage and pump station upgrades, promising a brighter, safer future for our community!

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Parish president details CC Road clearing, two new pump stations and $59.4M in capital projects
Parish President Jewell updated the council on CC Road canal clearing tied to two new pump stations (a $33 million investment) and said the parish has a projected $59,390,520 in drainage, roads, pump station and recreation projects for 2025-26. Jewell also noted a FEMA-graded Waterford 3 drill and upcoming community events.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Saint Charles Parish is set to break ground on a major drainage project that promises to transform flood risk management with a $59.4 million investment in infrastructure improvements!

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Saint Charles Parish announces Ormond drainage groundbreaking and $59.4 million in 2025 capital projects
Parish President announced a groundbreaking for the Ormond Jack And Boar drainage project, updates on CC Road and Munster 1 stabilization, and a projected $59,390,520 in 2025 capital projects, with several bids scheduled imminently.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Saint Charles Parish is gearing up for a major economic boost with $15 billion in projects on the horizon and a new business concierge role to support local firms!

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Saint Charles economic director outlines $15 billion in projects, new business concierge role
Patrick Beard, director of Economic Development & Tourism, told the council the parish has roughly $15 billion in announced projects and emphasized workforce partnerships, a new business engagement "concierge" position and a Dec. 9 meet-and-greet to help local firms access financing and regional resources.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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Parish President Jewell announced exciting updates for St. Charles residents, including vital railroad work, a generous $162,000 donation for a new outdoor classroom, and the upcoming conversion of Winn-Dixie to Rouses!

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Parish president Jewell announces railroad work, Dow donation for spillway classroom and Winn‑Dixie conversion to Rouses
Parish President Jewell told the council that BNSF will replace railroad crossing panels (expect closures 7 a.m.–5 p.m.), Dow donated $162,000 to relocate a spillway outdoor classroom, and a Winn‑Dixie in Destrehan is expected to convert to a Rouses store with an anticipated reopening around Jan. 12.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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The Saint Charles Parish Council made significant strides in their latest meeting, passing multiple ordinances and appointments unanimously, despite an eerily quiet public hearing.

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Council approves multiple ordinances, change order and appointments; limited public hearings had no speakers
The Saint Charles Parish Council voted unanimously to postpone a limited‑tax bond ordinance (2025‑0336), approve a clarifier upgrade contract (2025‑0338), authorize change order #1 for a pump‑station project (2025‑0339, $111,702.07 increase), approve a plat dedication (2025‑0340) and adopt an amended redistricting resolution (2025‑0357); several appointments were confirmed unanimously.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Major contracts have been approved by the council to enhance drainage and water treatment across the parish, including a $2.78 million upgrade to the Westbank water treatment plant!

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Council approves engineering and environmental contracts for drainage projects; Pentel awarded clarifier upgrade at Westbank water plant
Council approved a series of professional services and construction contracts for drainage improvements and environmental review, including a $787,285.30 engineering agreement for Fairfield & Oakland drainage, environmental services for Turtle Pond and Fairfield & Oakwood, a $219,200 engineering agreement for force-main work during a T-wall project
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November 5, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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The Saint Charles Parish Council has taken bold steps in their 2026 budget, reallocating funds for emergency services and considering a significant increase in the parish’s reserve minimum to ensure future stability.

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Parish adopts 2026 budget; council reallocates district funds and debates raising reserve minimum
The Saint Charles Parish Council approved the 2026 consolidated operating and capital budget as amended, approved several district-level reallocations to community assistance accounts, and discussed (but did not vote on) a proposed long-term plan to increase the parish's minimum general fund balance toward $10 million.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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St. Charles Parish is investing $14 million to upgrade the Hornville wastewater treatment plant, enhancing public health and system reliability—find out how this project will transform the community!

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Parish amends 2026 budget to reflect $14 million Hornville wastewater upgrade; wastewater chief outlines multiple plant projects
The council amended the 2026 budget to reflect a $14 million loan for the Hornville wastewater treatment plant expansion, including a $4 million transfer from the general fund. Department of Wastewater director David DeGeneres described ongoing construction at the Deshraham plant, a planned Membrane Bioreactor conversion at Hornville and multiple T
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November 5, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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Two major projects are set to transform the local economy in Louisiana, with a jaw-dropping $27 billion Meta data center and a groundbreaking Hyundai Steel mill on the horizon.

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Public Service Commissioners brief council on Meta data center, Hyundai steel mill, local grid resiliency and consumer programs
Public Service Commissioner Eric Scametta described two major projects — a proposed $27 billion Meta data center in northern Louisiana and a $5.8 billion Hyundai Steel mill in Ascension Parish — and their expected local economic impacts. Commissioner Davonte Lewis updated the council on Entergy resiliency upgrades, a mandated energy-efficiency push
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November 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Saint Charles Parish Council just wrapped up a crucial public hearing, approving significant budget transfers that will enhance local recreation despite a surprise grant correction!

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Saint Charles Parish council opens FY2026 budget hearing, approves several transfers and a correction
Council opened a public hearing on ordinance file 2025‑0161 (FY2026 consolidated operating and capital budget), heard agency budget presentations, and unanimously approved motions reallocating $84,515 in council‑level funds to recreation and a technical correction that reduced a planned transfer to a recreation project by $460,980.
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October 31, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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Saint Charles Parish is set to invest a monumental $257.1 million in its 2026 budget, focusing on crucial infrastructure projects that promise to protect homes and enhance community services.

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Saint Charles Parish proposes $257.1 million 2026 budget, prioritizes levy protection, drainage and major public‑works projects
Parish President Matthew Jewell presented a proposed 2026 consolidated operating and capital budget totaling $257.1 million in governmental fund expenditures, emphasizing levy protection, drainage improvements, and utility upgrades. The plan relies on $185.8 million in projected governmental revenues supplemented by a $95.9 million beginning fund‑s
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October 30, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Get ready for some fun in St. Charles Parish! Seasonal beanbag baseball games kick off August 13, plus a free event for pet owners to ensure their furry friends are safe and sound.

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St. Charles Parish Announces Seasonal Beanbag Baseball Games and Free Microchip Event
Parish Parks and Recreation invites seniors to weekly baseball games starting August 13.
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August 7, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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St. Charles Parish is transforming its marshlands into thriving ecosystems, showcasing the unexpected success of the Davis Pond diversion project.

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Chairman Tours Davis Pond Diversion Highlights Freshwater Reintroduction Plans
Chairman reviews significant land restoration at Davis Pond and calls for Lake Desalmans project.
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August 7, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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The St. Charles Parish Council is making waves with a 99% automatic meter reading system and exciting community initiatives that are transforming local service!

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Saint Charles Parish Water Department unveils new billing and meter reading technologies
Greg Gordon details Water Department upgrades at the annual performance report.
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August 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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A proposed ordinance in St. Charles Parish to allow crushed stone driveways met fierce opposition and was postponed indefinitely, raising questions about neighborhood aesthetics and property values.

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Council Postpones R1AM Paving Standard Amendment Amid Residential Concerns
Council discusses and postpones R1AM zoning ordinance for crushed stone driveway use.
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August 7, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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The St. Charles Parish Council just approved exciting renovations for Bethune Park and a crucial drainage project to combat flooding—find out how these changes will enhance your community!

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Saint Charles Parish Council Approves Bethune Park Renovations and Riverbend Drainage Project
Council passes unanimously both the Bethune Park renovations and Riverbend drainage project ordinances.
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August 7, 2025 at 7:33 AM