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.
2027 Parish Operating and Capital Budget
The committee is set to begin discussing the ordinance that adopts next year's budget. It determines funding for roads, drainage, public safety and parish services in 2027.
Clerical Assistant to the Clerk of Council
A new part-time position is proposed to help the Clerk of Council with special projects, legislative research and record-keeping support.
Homestead exemption for essential emergency personnel
Essential Public Works emergency responders living in the parish were slated to be recognized as qualified First Responders, asking the Assessor to grant them an additional homestead exemption.
Parish employee pay scale and retirement leave changes
An amendment is proposed to the ordinance that sets the Clerk of Council's pay by formula under the parish Home Rule Charter.