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May 3, 2026
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Funding, plans ready to finish levee walkway

April 10, 2015 Anna Thibodeaux

With funding and plans in hand, work is expected to start soon on completing the levee bike path system on both sides of the Mississippi River, said St. Charles Parish spokeswoman Renee Simpson. […]

Government

St. Charles Parish councilman irate in dumpster-gate

April 10, 2015 Anna Thibodeaux

A dispute over the St. Charles Parish government recovering nearly $150,000 in dumpster fees as part of a discontinued blight elimination program erupted into an angry showdown between Parish Councilman Paul Hogan and the parish administration at Monday’s council meeting. […]

Government

St. Charles Parish: Property tax only way to fund levee

April 10, 2015 Anna Thibodeaux

St. Charles Parish officials pitched two millage tax proposals to fund sewage improvements and a hurricane protection levee system at Tuesday’s first parishwide community meeting, but area residents suggested imposing a convenience fee so everyone shares the cost. […]

Government

SCP will bill residents $150,000 for ‘free’ dumpster program

March 20, 2015 Anna Thibodeaux

Under threat of seeking another attorney general’s opinion on how to recoup $150,000 for dumpsters provided to residents at no charge to remove blighted property, the St. Charles Parish government agreed to bill residents who received the service. […]

Government

Hahnville justice of the peace resigns post

March 13, 2015 Thomas M. Baker

Anyone looking to get married by the justice of the peace in Hahnville anytime soon is going to have to find another way to tie the knot – at least in District 1. […]

Government

St. Charles residents encouraged to clean up community at Trash Bash

March 6, 2015 From staff and wire reports

As volunteers continue to sign up for March 7’s spring Trash Bash event, organizers are busy behind the scenes putting together a fun celebration in honor of the event’s hard-working volunteers. […]

Government

Parish settles lawsuit with New Orleans mayor

March 6, 2015 Anna Thibodeaux

Resolving a contentious legal battle dating back to 2011 between the St. Charles Parish Council and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu over the parish’s appointee to the New Orleans Aviation Board, council members unanimously accepted a settlement agreement. […]

Government

Voters will decide whether to fork over cash to build levees

March 6, 2015 Anna Thibodeaux

Despite an intense debate over whether a proposed 4-mill tax for levees was ready for the ballot, the St. Charles Parish Council unanimously voted to “let the people decide” the measure in May. […]

Allen Lottinger

So who is responsible for wetlands damage?

February 27, 2015 Allen Lottinger

It was disturbing to learn that a judge has dismissed the suit by the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East for compensation from oil and gas companies because of damages to our coast that occurred during their exploration and development. […]

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