St. Charles Parish · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in St. Charles Parish public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Electronic public records fees repealed
The council rolled back fees for electronic copies of public records until the state legislature clarifies what parishes may charge.
Election equipment modernization pending
The Registrar of Voters said the state is still negotiating with vendors to replace aging voting machines bought in the early 2000s, with a decision expected by year's end — and the parish will foot part of the bill.
2027 Holiday Schedules for Parish Workforces
Both five-day and four-day workforces get their 2027 holiday calendars approved — 15 holidays for five-day employees and 12 full holidays for four-day employees, with a half-day float cleverly moved to Juneteenth and Good Friday.
July meeting rescheduled around July 4th holiday
The commission's July 2 meeting falls right before the Independence Day holiday, and two commissioners planned to be out of town, so members voted to move it to July 9.
Precinct 2-3 polling place change
District 2, Precinct 3 voters get a new permanent polling place at The Bible Center Church under a lease the council approved, plus the code change making it official.
Grants Office performance
The Grants Office reported $8.5 million awarded in 2025 across 19 projects, $147 million in pending applications, and progress on home elevations and coastal projects.
Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (Resolution 26-1)
The board was scheduled to adopt Resolution 26-1 certifying the library system's compliance with state requirements — routine housekeeping that keeps parish library funding and operations in good standing.