Summary
The proposed $256.4 million 2027 budget lowers the parish millage rate to 100.9 mills — the lowest since 1992 — while funding drainage, levee, and utility projects. Residents see it as direct tax relief plus better flood protection.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 4
Rising — discussed at 5 meetings since Sep 28, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
A $256.4 million spending plan with the lowest millage rate since 1992, backed by a $131.5 million fund balance carried forward.
All parish taxpayers through lower millage rates, plus parish employees receiving a 3% cost-of-living adjustment.
Some road and drainage and recreation projects lost funding, including the EB Bridge Park gymnasium design and Monsanto Linear Park.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Parish Council 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting / Budget Hearing (trimmed) - Oct 26, 2026
The FY2027 budget passed only after council members cut their own office budgets to fund home repairs, roof and elevation grants, food programs and seniors. A separate amendment starts building the parish's emergency reserve toward a $10 million floor after Hurricane Ida left the parish borrowing $20 million.
Parish Council Budget Hearing #2 1:00 PM (trimmed) - Oct 22, 2026
The 2027 budget ordinance is one public hearing and a vote away from adoption. Residents still have one more chance to weigh in Monday at 6 p.m. before the council finalizes spending for next year.
Parish Council Budget Hearing #1 9:00 AM (trimmed) - Oct 20, 2026
The proposed $256.4 million 2027 budget lowers the parish millage rate to 100.9 mills — the lowest since 1992 — while funding drainage, levee, and utility projects. Residents see it as direct tax relief plus better flood protection.
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Oct 12, 2026
The proposed 2027 operating and capital budget is out for public hearings October 20, 22 and 26. Residents can comment before final passage.
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Sep 28, 2026
The ordinance adopting next year's operating and capital budget was introduced, with three public hearings in late October before final passage.
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Jun 1, 2026
The council set three public hearing dates in October 2026 for the 2027 budget, giving residents their chance to weigh in on next year's spending.
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