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.
LSU cooperative extension agreement
A five-year agreement with the LSU Agricultural Center was scheduled to keep the cooperative extension program running in St. Bernard through June 2031.
Pickleball courts ordinance remains tabled
The plan to build public pickleball courts next to the parish library stayed on hold pending a Legislative Auditor opinion, as it has since October 20.
Release of reversion rights on seven residential parcels
The parish was scheduled to release its rights of reversion on seven properties it sold to R & A Roth Properties in 2021, clearing the buyers' title.
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.
Residential paving variance in Meraux
Scott Moity asked to exceed the 40% cap on paving in his required yard at 2209 Fable Street — typically about expanded driveways or parking pads. More paving can mean more stormwater runoff for the block.
October council meeting date change
The October 5 council meeting is now October 8 at 7 p.m. If you planned to attend or speak on the 5th, the date has shifted. Official notice will run in the St. Bernard Voice on October 2.
Chalmette re-subdivision (Meraux Airport Tract)
A three-lot re-subdivision at 7900 W Judge Perez Drive clears the way for replatting land in the Meraux Airport Tract. It passed with no opposition.
Arabi food truck permit withdrawn from agenda
Heather Fandino's request to operate a food truck at 7301 W St Bernard Hwy was pulled from the agenda before the commission discussed it.
Hopedale Highway re-subdivision
Sections 30 and 20 along Hopedale Highway are being split into six lots plus a 70-foot drainage reservation. It passed without opposition.
Church drop-off awning on Palmisano Boulevard
A church will merge the vacant lot in front of it into its property so a covered drop-off awning can cross the lot line, with a parking lot redesign also planned.
Sidewalk walkability audit on West Judge Perez
Keep St. Bernard Beautiful won one of only two Louisiana AARP grants ($2,500) to run walk audits this fall along West Judge Perez Drive between the hospital and the government complex, focusing on accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities.
Save Our Shrimpers Act support
The council backed a federal bill supporting the shrimping industry, a pillar of the local seafood economy, at the Louisiana Shrimp Association's request.
Roadside live crab stand conditional use permit
Christie and Bobby Lovell received final approval for a conditional use permit to run a roadside live crab stand on East St. Bernard Highway, a small business addition in St. Bernard.
2026 Oyster Festival at Sigur Civic Center
The Nasty Boyz LLC can now hold the 2026 Oyster Festival in the Sigur Civic Center parking lot under an agreement with the parish, bringing a popular community event back to Chalmette.
Library Board appointment
Erin Johnston joined the St. Bernard Parish Library Board, filling a seat with a term through January 2031.
Correction of May 5 meeting minutes
The council fixed its official record from May 5, where Cusimano's votes were misrecorded because McCloskey was accidentally listed as voting twice — a reminder that minutes matter for accountability.