Summary
The parish landed millions in the legislative session: $33 million toward the West Bank Water Plant, $4 million+ for Fifth Street drainage, $3.25 million for Primrose Drive drainage, and money for Dufrene Parkway and Norco bridge lighting.
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Last discussed Jun 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
Millions in state dollars reduce the local burden for drainage, roads, and water projects.
Residents across the parish, from Des Allemands to Norco, through state-funded infrastructure.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Parish Council 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Jun 16, 2026
The parish landed millions in the legislative session: $33 million toward the West Bank Water Plant, $4 million+ for Fifth Street drainage, $3.25 million for Primrose Drive drainage, and money for Dufrene Parkway and Norco bridge lighting.
Parish Council Meeting 6:00 PM (trimmed) - Jan 12, 2026
The parish split its combined lobbying contract into two — Adams and Reese for federal work and Conick and Associates for state work — totaling about $300,000 a year. Council members want the money clearly broken out in next year's budget, and Jewell argued the lobbying already paid for itself by securing $5 million for the West Bank water plant.
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