St. Bernard Parish · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Special election to fill Sheriff vacancy
With Sheriff James Pohlmann retiring after 43 years, the council was scheduled to call a special election for April 17, 2027 to fill the rest of his term through June 30, 2028.
Fire Department Personnel Plan budget requirement
A proposed ordinance would require the Fire Department's Personnel Plan to appear in every budget at introduction and adoption, boosting transparency on fire staffing costs.
Higher fines for zoning violations
The maximum fine for breaking parish zoning rules would jump from $500 to $1,500, with the $100 minimum unchanged. Backers say the current fine is no deterrent given limited compliance staff.
Hurricane season preparedness
The Southeast Flood Protection Authority – East briefed the council on readiness for the upcoming hurricane season, a key concern in a parish defined by its levees and flood defenses.