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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in St. Charles Parish public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Safe Streets for All consulting contract
As part of the new subdivision behind the courthouse, the developer must widen Courthouse Lane and Joe Lewis Lane and shift parking across the street — net parking spaces stay the same but the road gets safer.
2027 Road Maintenance Program
A $212,080 engineering contract keeps the parish's regular street repaving program moving, using objective road-condition ratings that also help qualify the parish for $500,000 in state road money. Expect milling and overlays on the worst-rated streets.
Kinler and Paul Fredrick drainage project moves forward
A $95,000 amendment adds a resident inspector as Phase One of the long-awaited Kinler/Paul Fredrick roadway and drainage project starts soon.
St. Rose Avenue drainage failures
A resident documented flooding, clogged culverts, and a berm blocking flow to the Diane Pump Station. The parish committed to a second portable pump, culvert upgrades along the state road, ditch cleaning, and evaluating berm removal.
Sand spill hazard on Hahnville River Road
Dump trucks leaving the levee near Hahnville have piled up over three feet of sand on River Road, causing at least one accident and a near-miss. The committee will work with Public Works/MS4 on maintenance, and DOTD has begun ticketing uncovered trucks.
Willowdale Boulevard overlay and widening
The parish hired an engineer to widen Willowdale from about 21 feet to 27 feet with shoulders, addressing a road where going off the edge means ending up in the swamp.
No Overnight Parking on Weinnig Drive
Residents of Weinnig Drive in Luling will get 'No Overnight Parking' signs after the ordinance passed unanimously.
River Parishes Transit Authority service report
The on-demand transit system carried about 19,157 trips in 2025, mostly for work commutes and dialysis. Service hours were cut by one in September to save money, and federal pandemic grants run out in 2026 — a warning sign for riders.