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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in St. Charles Parish public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
CEO transition
The hospital is searching for a permanent CEO, with candidates and an announcement expected by the December meeting.
Electronic public records fees repealed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.
Rathborne donated park land returned
The parish gave back donated land it can't use because the federal levee footprint now covers it, killing the planned parking expansion.
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.