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Mon Jun 15, 2026

City Council

Council will consider adopting the amended 2026 budget ordinance

The Washington Town Council will meet on June 15, 2026 to approve May 2026 financials and discuss audit findings. Council members will consider adopting Eunice News as the official journal, an amended budget ordinance for the year ending June 30, 2026, and a budget ordinance for the year ending June 30, 2027. The meeting also includes proposals to adopt an Ethics Policy and a Sexual Harassment Policy. The session concludes with the mayor’s comments and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Town Council adopts 2026 budget ordinances and new policies

The council approved the May 18, 2026 meeting minutes and the May 2026 financials with a budget-to-actual comparison. They adopted the Eunice News as the official journal for FY 26‑27, the amended 2026 budget ordinance, and the 2027 budget ordinance. The council also adopted an ethics policy and a sexual harassment policy. The meeting was then adjourned.

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TOWN OF ASHINGT LOUISIANA ESTABLISHED 1720 P.O. Box 218 — 405 N. Washington St. Washington, LA 70589 337-826-3626 — Fax 337-826-3601 William Dwight Landreneau, Mayor Town of Washington Council will meet for a Public Hearing on June 15th, at 5:50 pm at 405 N. Washington St. Washington, LA 70589 Open Public Hearing 1. Call to Order 2. Open Comments Amended Budget Ordinance YE 06/30/26 3. Open Comments Budget Ordinance YE 06/30/27 4, Adjourn Town of Washington Council will meet for its regular meeting on June 15th, at 6:00 pm at 405 N. Washington St. Washington, LA 70589 Council Meeting Agenda Items: 1. Call to Order Roll Call Prayer and Pledge Public Comments Limited to 2 minutes per agenda item; Sign comment cards prior to meeting. Request approval of Meeting Minutes for May 18th, 2026 Financials a. Present May 2026 Financials with Budget to Actual Comparison for approval b. Present the progress of resolving Audit Findings 24-25 7. Consider adopting Eunice News as the official journal 8. Consider Amended Budget Ordinance YE 06/30/26 9. Consider Budget Ordinance YE 06/30/27 10. Consider adopting Ethics Policy 11. Consider adopting Sexual Harassment Policy 12. Mayor’s Comments a. Upcoming Holidays: Juneteenth and July 4% b. July 4"" Event 13. Adjournment ANRWN Notice Posted: (0-12-26 Y!30am Date Time ADA Accommodation Contact: Halli Polotzola, Municipal Clerk at 337-826-3626 or [email protected] COUNCIL MEMBERS: Erick Fontenot, Ricky Ducote, Rogers [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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TOWN OF WASHINGTON 405 N Washington ST Washington, LA 70589 PUBLIC HEARING MEETING MINUTES June 15, 2026 at 5:50 pm Mayor William Dwight Landreneau called the Public Hearing to order. The following council members attended: Erick Fontenot, Ricky Ducote, Rogers Malveaux, Tanya Doucet and Mary Lavergne. Absent: None. A quorum was noted, Public Comments Opened for Amended Budget Ordinance YE06/30/2026. Public Comments Opened for Budget Ordinance E 06/030/2027. No discussion on either Ordinance. The meeting was adjourned. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES June 15, 2026, at 6:00 pm Mayor William Dwight Landreneau called the Regular Meeting to order. The following council members attended: Erick Fontenot, Ricky Ducote, Rogers Malveaux, Tanya Doucet and Mary Lavergne. Absent: None. A quorum was noted. A time for public comments was given, no comments were made. Tanya Doucet moved to approve Council Meeting Minutes from May 18, 2026; all in favor and the motion carried. Mary Lavergne moved to accept and approve May 2026 Financials with Budget to Actual Comparison; all in favor and the motion carried Progress of resolving Audit Findings FY 24-25. Ricky Ducote moved to approve Eunice News as the Official Journal for FY 26-27; YEAS: Erick Fontenot, Ricky Ducote, Rogers Malveaux, Tanya Doucet, and Mary Lavergne; NAYS: None; The motion carried. Erick Fontenot moved to adopt Amended Budget Ordinance YE 06/30/2026 YEAS: Erick Fontenot, Ricky Ducote, Rogers Malveaux, Tanya Doucet, and Mary L [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 13, 2026

City Council

Council will appoint a new member to fill the District 1 vacancy

The Washington, LA City Council will hold a special meeting on April 13, 2026. Council members will vote to fill the District 1 council seat and to appoint a new mayor temporaire. The meeting also includes standard items such as public comments, the mayor’s remarks, and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Ricky Ducote appointed Council Member for District 1

The council voted to fill the vacant District 1 seat by appointing Ricky Ducote. The appointment was approved unanimously. The council also appointed Tanya Doucet as Mayor Pro Tempore, also by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

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"WASHINGT LOUISIANA ESTABLISHED 1720 P.O. Box 218 — 405 N. Washington St. Washington, LA 70589 337-826-3626 — Fax 337-826-3601 William Dwight Landreneau, Mayor Town of Washington Council will meet for a special meeting on April 13, 2026, at 6:00 pm at 405 N. Washington St. Washington, LA 70589 Council Meeting Agenda Items: Call to Order Roll Call Prayer and Pledge Public Comments Limited to 2 minutes per agenda item; Sign comment cards prior to meeting. Appoint New Council Member to fill vacancy of District 1 seat Appoint New Mayor Tempore Mayor’s Comments Adjournment SAAWewN Notice Posted: Y/ 1] 2020 2:00 pm ate Time ADA Accommodation Contact: Halli Polotzola, Municipal Clerk at 337-826-3626 or [email protected] COUNCIL MEMBERS: Erick Fontenot, Beau Wilson, Rogers Malveaux, Tanya Doucet, Mary Lavergne CHIEF OF POILICE: William R Worthy TOWN CLERK: Halli Polotzola PUBLIC WORKS SUPERVISOR: Jimmy Alfred This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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TOWN OF WASHINGTON 405 N Washington ST Washington, LA 70589 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES April 13, 2026, at 6:00 pm Mayor William Dwight Landreneau called the special council meeting to order. The following council members attended: Erick Fontenot, Rogers Malveaux, Tanya Doucet and Mary Lavergne. A quorum was noted. Prayer and pledge were recited. Time for Public Comments were given. No comments. Erick Fontenot moved to appoint Ricky Ducote as Council Member for District 1 filling the vacant seat. YEAS: Erick Fontenot, Rogers Malveaux, Tanya Doucet, and Mary Lavergne; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None; The motion carried. Mary Lavergne moved to appoint Tanya Doucet as Mayor Pro Tempore. YEAS: Erick Fontenot, Rogers Malveaux, Tanya Doucet, and Mary Lavergne; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None; The motion carried. Erick Fontenot moved to adjourn; all in favor and the motion carried. tie be Lab. Rlot raha William DwightTandreneau, Mayor Halli Polotzola, MupGpel Clerk
Mon Mar 16, 2026

City Council

Town Council to approve 2026 budget and millage rates

The Town Council will meet to approve February 2026 financials, authorize a 2026 municipal water pollution prevention plan, and consider a resolution for the 2026 millage rate. The agenda includes the introduction of an ordinance regulating alcoholic beverage permits and the approval of a petition to annex property owned by ALYCE, LLC.

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✓ Decided: Council approved the 2026 municipal millage tax levy

The council unanimously approved the Resolution authorizing the 2026 millage and the Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Plan. It also approved the February financials, a write‑off of uncollectable utility debt, and the use of the Community Center for hot meals pending inspection. An executive‑session item on prospective litigation was added to the agenda and later entered and exited executive session.

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"WASHINGT LOUISIANA ESTABLISHED 1720 P.O. Box 218 — 405 N, Washington St. Washington, LA 70589 337-826-3626 — Fax 337-826-3601 William Dwight Landreneau, Mayor Town of Washington Council will meet for its regular meeting on March 16, 2026, at 6:00 pm at 405 N. Washington St. Washington, LA 70589 Council Meeting Agenda Items: Call to Order Roll Call Prayer and Pledge Public Comments Limited to 2 minutes per agenda item; Sign comment cards prior to meeting. Request approval of Meeting Minutes for February 2026 Financials a. Present February 2026 Financials with Budget to Actual Comparison for approval b. Present the progress of resolving Audit Findings 24-25 c. Approval to write off uncollectable utility debt Consider Resolution MWPP (Municipal Water Pollution Prevention Plan) Consider Resolution authorizing Millage for 2026 Introduction of Ordinance Regulating Alcoholic Beverage Permit 0. Petition for Annexation from ALYCE, LLC property located on Hwy 103 across from Southland Industrial Coatings 11. Introduction of Ordinance to Annex vacant property owned by ALYCE, LLC 12. Approval for St. Landry Parish Council on Aging to distribute hot meals to the elderly in the area from the Community Center 13. Mayor’s Comments a. Community Festival will be held Saturday March 21, 2026 b. Cemetery Cleanup Day will be held April 18, 2026 c. Love the Boot Event will be held April 25, 2026, from 9AM to Noon. 14. Adjournment a aAyaen Seen Notice Posted: i aa) rate Time ADA Accommoda [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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TOWN OF WASHINGTON 405 N Washington ST Washington, LA 70589 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 16, 2026, at 6:00 pm Mayor Pro-temp Beau Wilson called the regular council meeting to order. The following council members attended: Erick Fontenot, Beau Wilson, Rogers Malveaux, Tanya Doucet and Mary Lavergne. A quorum was noted. Prayer and pledge were recited. Time for Public Comments were given. Fr. Corey Campeaux expressed gratitude to the Town for welcoming and supporting him in the Consecration of the Town. Attorney Stephen “Buzz” Durio requested to add line-item Executive Session due to prospective litigation to the agenda. Tanya Doucet moved to add the item to the agenda; YEAS: Erick Fontenot, Beau Wilson, Rogers Malveaux, Tanya Doucet, and Mary Lavergne; NAYS: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None; The motion carried. Executive Session due to prospective litigation added to agenda as item number 14. Mary Lavergne moved to approve Council Meeting Minutes from February 16, 2026; all in favor and the motion carried. Tanya Doucet moved to approve St. Landry Parish Council on Aging to use the Community Center as a distribution site for hot meals to the elderly, pending site inspections; all in favor and the motion carried. Erick Fontenot moved to accept and approve February 2026 Financials with Budget to Actual Comparison; all in favor and the motion carried. Progress given of resolving Audit Findings FY 24-25. Tanya Doucet moved to approve the write-off of uncollectable utility de [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 16, 2026

City Council

Council considers Home Rule Charter amendments and a June special election

The Town of Washington Council will review proposed amendments to the Home Rule Charter. The body will also consider calling a special election for June 27, 2026, to allow voters to decide on those amendments.

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✓ Decided: Council approved charter amendment process and set June 27 special election

The council approved the minutes from the January 20 meeting and accepted the January 2026 financial report. It confirmed the appointment of a director and an alternate to the LA Municipal Natural Gas Purchasing and Distribution Authority. The council accepted the charter commission’s proposed amendments to the Home Rule Charter and called a special election for June 27, 2026 to let voters decide on those amendments.

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"WASHINGT LOUISIANA ESTABLISHED 1720 P.O. Box 218 — 405 N. Washington St. Washington, LA 70589 337-826-3626 — Fax 337-826-3601 William Dwight Landreneau, Mayor Town of Washington Council will meet for its regular meeting on February 16, 2026 at 6:00 pm at 405 N. Washington St. Washington, LA 70589 Council Meeting Agenda Items: 1, 2. 3. 4, Call to Order Roll Call Prayer and Pledge Public Comments Limited to 2 minutes per agenda item; Sign comment cards prior to meeting. Request approval of Meeting Minutes for January 2026 Financials a. Present January 2026 Financials with Budget to Actual Comparison for approval b. Present the progress of resolving Audit Findings 24-25 Consider Resolution Approving the Appointment of a Director and an Alternate Director to Represent the Town of Washington on the Board of Directors of the LA Municipal Natural Gas Purchasing and Distribution Authority. Consider accepting the proposed amendments to and restatement of the Home Rule Charter for the Town of Washington, as proposed and recommended by the duly appointed charter commission, for approval or rejection in accordance with applicable law Consider Resolution Calling a Special Election to be held in the Town of Washington, State of Louisiana (The “Town”), on June 27, 2026, to Submit to the Electors of the Town Proposed Amendments to the Home Rule Charter for the Town, as Proposed and Recommended by the Duly Appointed Charter Commission; and Providing for Other Matters in Connect [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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TOWN OF WASHINGTON 405 N Washington ST Washington, LA 70589 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 16, 2026, at 6:00 pm Mayor William Landreneau called the regular council meeting to order. The following council members attended: Erick Fontenot, Rogers Malveaux, Tanya Doucet and Mary Lavergne. Absent: Beau Wilson. A quorum was noted. Prayer and pledge were recited. Time for Public Comments were given. Erick Fontenot moved to approve Council Meeting Minutes from January 20, 2026; all in favor and the motion carried. Tanya Doucet moved to accept and approve January 2026 Financials with Budget to Actual Comparison and Progress of resolving Audit Findings FY 24-25; YEAS: Erick Fontenot, Rogers Malveaux, Tanya Doucet, and Mary Lavergne; NAYS: None; ABSENT: Beau Wilson; ABSTAIN: None; The motion carried. Tanya Doucet moved to approve Resolution Approving the Appointment of a Director and an Alternate Director to Represent the Town of Washington on the Board of Directors of the LA Municipal Natural Gas Purchasing and Distribution Authority. YEAS: Erick Fontenot, Rogers Malveaux, Tanya Doucet, and Mary Lavergne; NAYS: None; ABSENT: Beau Wilson; ABSTAIN: None; The motion carried. Tanya Doucet moved to accept the proposed amendments to and restatement of the Home Rule Charter for the Town of Washington, as proposed and recommended by the duly appointed charter commission, for approval or rejection by voters in accordance with applicable law. YEAS: Erick Fontenot, Rogers Malveaux, Tany [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 20, 2026

City Council

Council will vote to re‑appoint Kolder Slaven & Company as town CPA/Auditor

The Town of Washington Council will consider approval of the December 2025 meeting minutes and financial report. It will vote on re‑appointing Kolder Slaven & Company as CPA/Auditor, along with several other municipal officials. The council will also consent to the mayor’s appointments to the Home Rule Charter Commission. Mayor comments include a community festival scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026.

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✓ Decided: Council approved minutes, financials and key appointments unanimously

The council approved the December 2025 meeting minutes and the December 2025 financial report with budget-to-actual comparison. They also approved the re‑appointment of the town CPA, attorney, magistrate, engineering firm, municipal clerk and public works supervisor. Finally, the council consented to Mayor Landreneau’s appointments to the Home Rule Charter Commission. All motions carried with all members voting in favor.

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‘WAsHINGT LOUISIANA ESTABLISHED 1720 P.O, Box 218 - 405 N. Washington St. Washington, LA 70589 337-826-3626 — Fax 337-826-3601 William Dwight Landreneau, Mayor Town of Washington Council will meet for its regular meeting on January 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm at 405 N. Washington St. Washington, LA 70589 Council Meeting Agenda Items: 1. ANRWN Call to Order Roll Call Prayer and Pledge Public Comments Limited to 2 minutes per agenda item; Sign comment cards prior to meeting. Request approval of Meeting Minutes for December 2025 Financials a. Present December 2025 Financials with Budget to Actual Comparison for approval b. Present the progress of resolving Audit Findings 24-25 Request approval for 2026 to re-appoint Kolder Slaven & Company as CPA/Auditor, Steven “Buzz” Durio as Attorney, Ben Trant as Magistrate, Halli Polotzola as Municipal Clerk, and Jimmy Alfred as Public Works Supervisor Request for the Council to consent the Mayor’s appointment of members to the Home Rule Charter Commission Mayor Comments a, Community Festival will be held Saturday March 21, 2026 b. Reminder to check email for important written communication. 10. Adjournment Notice Posted: tical a.00te 3.00 9m Tate Time ADA Accommodation Contact: Halli Polotzola, Municipal Clerk at 337-826-3626 or [email protected] COUNCIL MEMBERS: Erick Fontenot, Beau Wilson, Rogers Malveaux, Tanya Doucet, Mary Lavergne CHIEF OF POILICE: William R Worthy TOWN CLERK: Halli Polotzola PUBLIC WORKS [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
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TOWN OF WASHINGTON 405 N Washington ST Washington, LA 70589 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES January 20, 2026, at 6:00 pm Mayor William Landreneau called the regular council meeting to order. The following council members attended: Erick Fontenot, Beau Wilson, Rogers Malveaux, Tanya Doucet and Mary Lavergne. Absent: None. A quorum was noted, Prayer and pledge were recited. Time for Public Comments were given. Leonard Reed, 506 E Carriere ST, gave public comment regarding concerns of speeding and failure to stop at stop signs near his house. Tanya Doucet moved to approve Council Meeting Minutes from December 2025; all in favor and the motion carried. Beau Wilson moved to accept and approve the December 2025 Financials with Budget to Actual Comparison and Progress of resolving Audit Findings FY 24-25; all in favor and the motion carried. Beau Wilson moved to approve the re-appointment of Kolder, Slaven & Company as CPA/Auditor, Steven “Buzz” Durio as Attorney, Ben Trant as Magistrate, Morgan Goudeau & Associates as Engineering Firm, Halli Polotzola as Municipal Clerk, and Jimmy Alfred as Public Works Supervisor. YEAS: Erick Fontenot, Beau Wilson, Rogers Malveaux, Tanya Doucet, and Mary Lavergne; ABSTAIN: None; NAYS: None. The motion carried. Tanya Doucet moved to consent Mayor Landreneau’s appointment of members to the Home Rule Charter Commission. YEAS: Erick Fontenot, Beau Wilson, Rogers Malveaux, Tanya Doucet, and Mary Lavergne; ABSTAIN: None; NAYS: None. The motion carried. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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