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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in St. Charles Parish public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
George Prince ferry disaster 50th anniversary
A memorial ceremony will be held October 20 at 5 p.m. at East Bank Bridge Park for the 1976 tragedy that claimed 77 lives.
Delinquent property maintenance liens shelved
Public Works is behind on parish grass cutting because of staffing and equipment gaps, but tractors are back online and new hires are starting, according to President Jewell.
Extreme-weather worker protections
The personnel policy now lets the authority buy uniforms and electrolyte-replacing drinks for staff working in heat and cold.
Residential generator placement and carbon monoxide safety
The Lists' generator will sit close to the property line and near their house, prompting board questions about exhaust direction, window sealing, and carbon monoxide risks. The board granted the variance with a safety warning.
Communications District board vacancy
Kevin Gauthier fills the EMS seat on the Communications District board through the unexpired term ending August 19, 2026.
Designation of a Records Officer
Resolution 26-2 would name an official responsible for the library's public records compliance — a housekeeping matter with real implications for transparency.