Parish President· 2024-01-08 – 2028-01-01 (reelected October 2023, inaugurated January 7, 2024 per L'Observateur; first elected 2019, earlier service not part of this record; month-level end: January 2028 - four-year cycle evidenced by L'Observateur (La Sandra Wilson first term began 2020, second term began January 8, 2024) and Herald Guide (Fisher and Fonseca second terms from 2024); charter text not readable because stcharlesparish.gov is Akamai-denied)
Matthew Jewell
St. Charles Parish
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 22
- Total speaking time
- 5:11:57
- Avg per meeting
- 14:11
- Segments
- 3264
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
St. Charles Parish Hospital growth and services
July operating income was just under $2 million, about $1 million favorable to budget, partly driven by infusion growth.
Delinquent property maintenance liens shelved
Recovers parish cleanup costs from delinquent property owners rather than the general taxpayer.
Fortified roof grant program expansion
Grants cover roughly half of roof replacement costs; homeowners pay the remainder out of pocket.
911 ESInet communications upgrade
About $2 million from the 911 district's fund balance — no new fees expected.
George Prince ferry disaster 50th anniversary
Storm season sandbag delivery for seniors
The sandbags are free to residents, though the parish absorbs the cost—and using them may help prevent costly flood damage.
Thanksgiving basket program preparation
911 center staffing and operations
New East Bank EMS station
Radio system and fire pager outages
Possible costs for procuring backup radios for EMS were not quantified.
911 call-recording system maintenance
Costs the district $62,520.96 over five years, drawn from its budget.
New EMS leadership and culture change
Flores said the district is already exploring business opportunities to grow EMS revenue.
Rising food bank demand
Council members and Entergy put new money into the food bank, including a $1,600 purchase this month.
NRC assessment of Waterford
Residential generator placement and carbon monoxide safety
Hospital response to June tornado and flooding
Security camera system upgrade
Funded through the obligated 2024 capital fund grant, so no new local cost was cited.
Extreme-weather worker protections
Adds procurement costs for uniforms and beverages, amount not stated.
Hurricane season preparedness for the Communications Center
Smith Street ditch danger in Hahnville
The resident estimated filling the ditch would cost roughly $3,000-$5,000.
Decisions during term (1)
Recorded while Jewell was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.