{
 "city": "Jefferson Parish",
 "state": "LA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/jeffparish.net/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-31",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-09-01",
   "body": "Request for Proposal Evaluation Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to evaluate bids for emergency interpreter contract",
   "summary": "The Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department will hold an RFP Evaluation Committee meeting to discuss RFP #0516, a pre-placed emergency interpreter contract for the Department of Emergency Management. The meeting is open to interested parties and will take place on September 1, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the General Government Building in Gretna.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09012026-909",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-01",
   "body": "Fire Civil Service Board",
   "headline": "Fire Civil Service Board to discuss appeals, legal matters, and pending hearings",
   "summary": "The Jefferson Parish Fire Civil Service Board is meeting to approve minutes, discuss a petition for mandamus in the Balser appeal, receive updates on the J. Lorenzo appeal, and consider several employee appeals related to EMR training and pay. The board may enter executive session to discuss legal matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09012026-916",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-01",
   "body": "Fire Civil Service Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09012026-920",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-03",
   "body": "Old Metairie Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09032026-918",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-03",
   "body": "Planning Advisory Board (PAB)",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09032026-921",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-03",
   "body": "Old Metairie Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09032026-919",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-22",
   "body": "Fire Civil Service Board",
   "headline": "Fire Civil Service Board to vote on new Fire Chief qualifications",
   "summary": "The Jefferson Parish Fire Civil Service Board will hold a public hearing to consider adopting proposed changes to Rule XV, Section 8, which sets the qualification requirements for the Fire Chief position. The changes outline three alternative education and experience paths for candidates, including specific degree and years-of-service requirements. Unless objections are raised, the board may approve the proposal as written or amended.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09222026-905",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-29",
   "body": "Fire Civil Service Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09292026-917",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  }
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "JEDCO",
   "headline": "JEDCO Finance Committee reviews loan loss allowances and CARES fund certification",
   "summary": "The JEDCO Finance Committee meets on August 27, 2026, to discuss loan applicants in executive session. The open session will cover the approval of the allowance for loan loss calculation and the annual review of the JEDCO Revolving Loan Fund Plan for CARES and COVID-19 EDA funds.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-915",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "JEDCO",
   "headline": "JEDCO board to discuss confidential loan applicant info in executive session",
   "summary": "The JEDCO Development Corporation board will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes and absences, and hearing public comments. The board will enter executive session to discuss confidential loan applicant information, then reconvene to take action on those items and review an asset quality report. The agenda also includes acknowledging a memorandum of understanding with Capital CDC.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-914",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA)",
   "headline": "Board reviews three building variances, including missed inspections for a Metairie bar.",
   "summary": "The Jefferson Parish Board of Standards and Appeals will accept minutes from previous meetings and review three new variance requests. The cases involve missed building inspections for a bar in Metairie and a home in Bridge City, as well as a parishwide request for alternate materials for house raising.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-908",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "JEDCO",
   "headline": "JEDCO board to consider lease, bonds, and tax deal for Westminster Tower Apartments II",
   "summary": "The JEDCO Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution approving a lease agreement and bond issuance with a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes arrangement for Westminster Tower Apartments II, LP. The board will also consider several other items, including an internal control policy, budget amendments, a grant application for a retention pond relocation, and a cooperative agreement for a non-profit organization. Public comments will be heard.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-911",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-27",
   "body": "Planning Advisory Board (PAB)",
   "headline": "Planning board to hear subdivision plats, zoning variances",
   "summary": "The Jefferson Parish Planning Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on August 27, 2026, to consider two subdivision plats and three requests for zoning variances. The board will also adopt minutes from its August 13 meeting and hear updates on deferred cases.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-913",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-26",
   "body": "Ethics and Compliance Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to vote on consent agreement for ethics complaint JPECC 2025-001",
   "summary": "The Jefferson Parish Ethics & Compliance Commission will consider a proposed consent agreement to resolve ethics complaint JPECC 2025-001, review the Inspector General's report, and approve the shared 2027 budget. The meeting also includes public comment and an executive session on possible ethical violations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08262026-912",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "JEDCO",
   "headline": "JEDCO committee to review Westminster Tower Apartments II PILOT lease",
   "summary": "The JEDCO PILOT Advisory Committee will meet to review and discuss the PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) lease for Westminster Tower Apartments II, LP. The agenda also includes approval of the July 1, 2026 minutes and public comments on agenda items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08252026-910",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-25",
   "body": "Bid Disqualification Review Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review disqualification of street cleaning bidder",
   "summary": "The Bid Disqualification Review Committee will meet to review the proposed disqualification of Sweeping Corporation of America, LLC under Bid Proposal No. 50-00150154 for a three-year street cleaning contract during parade season. The committee will decide whether to uphold or overturn the disqualification.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08252026-907",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "body": "Public Works Change Order Review Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review two water tank and road project change orders",
   "summary": "The Public Works Change Order Review Committee will meet to evaluate two change orders before they go to the Parish Council on August 26, 2026. One change order adds $571,540 to a water storage tank rehabilitation project, and the other adds $81,504.38 to a road widening project. The committee's review is required by parish ordinance.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08242026-906",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-24",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA)",
   "headline": "BZA hears 7 variance requests for setbacks, fences, height",
   "summary": "The Jefferson Parish Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a regular meeting on August 24, 2026, to consider seven variance requests from property owners seeking relief from zoning requirements such as side yard setbacks, sky clearance, front yard setbacks, and building height limits. The board will also make decisions on a case from a previous hearing. All cases are in residential districts (R-1A, R-1B, R-1D) across Marrero, Gretna, Metairie, and River Ridge.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08242026-900",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "body": "Request for Proposal Evaluation Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to evaluate bids for emergency fuel delivery contract",
   "summary": "The Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department will hold an RFP Evaluation Committee meeting to discuss RFP #0517, which seeks a pre-placed emergency contract for fuel delivery during a declared disaster from an area outside Southern Louisiana, for the Department of Fleet Management. The meeting is open to interested parties and will take place on August 21, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the General Government Building in Gretna.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08212026-902",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "Planning Advisory Board (PAB)",
   "headline": "PAB reviews five zoning cases including commercial plats and variances",
   "summary": "The Jefferson Parish Planning Advisory Board will review five scheduled cases for a vote on August 27, 2026. The agenda includes two preliminary/final subdivision plats and three requests for zoning variances. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the adoption of minutes and updates on deferred cases.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08202026-904",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Request for Proposal Evaluation Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to evaluate bids for emergency interpretation services",
   "summary": "The Jefferson Parish Purchasing Department will hold an RFP Evaluation Committee meeting to discuss RFP #0516 for interpretation services in shelters, evacuation sites, and community distribution sites during declared emergencies. The meeting is open to the public and interested parties may attend.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-888",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Legal Services Evaluation Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to select counsel for Parish vs. NFT Group lawsuit",
   "summary": "The Legal Services Evaluation Committee is meeting to discuss legal matters, including the selection of counsel for the Parish of Jefferson's lawsuit against NFT Group, LLC and Markel Insurance Company. The meeting includes public comment and an executive session for legal discussions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-903",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Library Board",
   "headline": "Library Board to review summer reading results, fall plans, and financial reports",
   "summary": "The Jefferson Parish Library Board is meeting to review July minutes, hear the director's report on the Summer Reading Challenge and fall plans, and review statistical, financial, and comment letters. The agenda is largely routine oversight with no major votes or public hearings scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-897",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "LaSalle Public Benefit Corporation",
   "headline": "LaSalle Park board to review audit, inspector reports",
   "summary": "The LaSalle Area Park Development Corp. board is meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss old and new matters, including inspector reports and the annual audit process. The agenda is largely routine administrative business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-899",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Library Board",
   "headline": "Library Board hears director's report on programs, facilities, and staff",
   "summary": "The Jefferson Parish Library Board met and heard the director's report on recent conferences, summer reading programs, device repair clinics, and a new blood pressure kit circulation initiative. The board also discussed facilities updates, including storm prep for Grand Isle and HVAC repairs, and recognized two employees of the month. The meeting was largely informational with no votes on policy or budget items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182026-898",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Fire Civil Service Board",
   "headline": "Fire Civil Service Board to discuss Clay Taylor appeal",
   "summary": "The Jefferson Parish Fire Civil Service Board is holding a special meeting to review an appeal filed by Clay Taylor with the 24th Judicial District Court. The board will discuss the filing record and approve a legal response, authorizing the attorney to respond. The board will go into executive session for this discussion.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172026-901",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA)",
   "headline": "Board to hear five variance appeals on missed inspections and foundations",
   "summary": "The Board of Standards and Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider five variance requests, including four for missed required inspections and one for a non-pile-supported addition. The board will also accept minutes from the July 23, 2026 meeting. All cases involve residential properties in Metairie, Marrero, Terrytown, and Kenner.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-892",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Planning Advisory Board (PAB)",
   "headline": "Board to hear rezoning, subdivision plats, and industrial variances",
   "summary": "The Jefferson Parish Planning Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on August 13, 2026, to consider two deferred subdivision plats, a rezoning request, an industrial variance, and an amendment to a special permitted use. These are the main items on the agenda, along with routine procedural matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-896",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Personnel Board",
   "headline": "Personnel Board to vote on pay plan changes, appeal rule amendments, and appointment extension",
   "summary": "The Jefferson Parish Personnel Board will consider amendments to the classified service pay plan, including creating a new classification and revising the pay grade for Fire Training Center Training Officer. The board will also vote on changes to appeal procedure deadlines and an extension of a transient appointment. An executive session is scheduled to discuss an employee's leave without pay request.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-894",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Parc des Familles Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Parc des Familles board to discuss hotel tax, pickleball court, mural",
   "summary": "The Parc des Familles Advisory Board is meeting to discuss park updates and new projects. Items include a hotel/motel tax benefiting the park, pickleball courts and artificial turf at Estelle, a mountain bike trail, and a mural at the south entrance. The board will also plan the fall festival and a master plan meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-895",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Fire Civil Service Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-893",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA)",
   "headline": "BZA to hear two variance requests for setbacks and garage height",
   "summary": "The Jefferson Parish Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a regular meeting on August 10, 2026, to consider two variance requests. The board will decide on a side-yard setback variance for an accessory building at 3671 Barataria Boulevard in Marrero and a rear-yard setback and height variance for a garage at 1600 Ellis Parkway in Metairie. The agenda includes roll call and reading of minutes from the last hearing.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-878",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Old Metairie Commission",
   "headline": "Commission reviews two single-family home builds in Metairie Club Gardens",
   "summary": "The Old Metairie Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss two requests for new single-family residences in the Metairie Club Gardens Subdivision. Both properties are located in the Old Metairie Neighborhood Conservation District and require variances from standard zoning requirements. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes from July 9, 2026, and the election of officers.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-887",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.jeffparish.net/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}