{ "city": "Plaquemines Parish", "state": "LA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/plaqueminesparish.com/", "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": "2026-09-08", "body": "Plaquemines Parish Development Board", "headline": "Development Board publishes 2026 schedule for zoning and variance public hearings", "summary": "The Plaquemines Parish Development Board has released its 2026 calendar for public hearings on zoning map changes, text amendments, conditional uses, and variances. The schedule outlines specific filing deadlines, advertisement dates, and hearing times for each month. Applications must be fully complete by the designated deadlines to be scheduled for the corresponding hearing.", "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09082026-635", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-10-27", "body": "Plaquemines Parish Development Board", "headline": "2026 public hearing schedule for zoning and variance cases", "summary": "The Plaquemines Parish Development Board/Board of Adjustments is setting its 2026 schedule for public hearings on zoning/map changes, text amendments, conditional uses, and variances. The agenda lists filing deadlines, advertisement dates, hearing dates, and locations (PS YMCA or Belle Chasse) for each month. No specific cases or decisions are listed; this is a procedural calendar.", "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10272026-636", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-27", "body": "Plaquemines Port", "headline": "Council to vote on long-term lease to Venture Global for Port properties", "summary": "The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District, will consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a long-term lease to Venture Global, a new visual identity, grant services agreements, and bank signatory updates. The agenda also includes an executive session, a status report, and approval of prior minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-681", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-27", "body": "Parish Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-680", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Parish Council", "headline": "Council to vote on Entergy franchise, civil service rules, capital projects", "summary": "The Plaquemines Parish Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a franchise agreement with Entergy for electric service, amendments to civil service rules, and multiple capital improvement projects. The agenda also includes public hearings on building permits, beer and liquor licenses, and a resolution to dispose of surplus vehicles. Several items were deferred from previous meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-678", "minutes_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08132026-678", "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "body": "Plaquemines Port", "headline": "Port board to vote on new visual identity and name reaffirmation", "summary": "The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District, will meet to consider resolutions on the port's branding, including approving a new visual identity and reaffirming its legal name while discontinuing the 'Louisiana Gateway Port' brand. The agenda also includes an executive session for attorney-client privileged communications, a status report from the Executive Port Director, and approval of minutes from prior meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-679", "minutes_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08132026-679", "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Plaquemines Port", "headline": "Port board to vote on hiring James Ethridge as Executive Director", "summary": "The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the governing authority of the Plaquemines Port, Harbor and Terminal District, will hold a special meeting on August 5, 2026. The only substantive item is a resolution on second reading to authorize the Port Chairman to enter into an employment contract with James Ethridge for the position of Port Executive Director. The meeting is otherwise procedural, including roll call, prayer, and pledge.", "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-677", "minutes_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08052026-677", "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Plaquemines Port", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-675", "minutes_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07232026-675", "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Parish Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-674", "minutes_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07232026-674", "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Civil Service", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-676", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Plaquemines Port", "headline": "Port awards M/V Pointe a la Hache drydock contracts and hires lobbying firm", "summary": "The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the governing authority for the Port, will vote on several contracts for the M/V Pointe a la Hache's 5-year drydock and repairs to the Westbank Ferry Landing Barge. The body will also finalize a contract with Mercury Public Affairs for lobbying services and appoint a new Executive Director. Additionally, the council will pass ordinances regarding employee hiring requirements and public records access.", "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-673", "minutes_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07092026-673", "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Parish Council", "headline": "Council to vote on Entergy franchise, mosquito control overhaul, and multiple rezoning ordinances", "summary": "The Plaquemines Parish Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including a franchise agreement with Entergy for electric power, several rezoning requests to convert temporary RV parks into permanent mobile home parks, and a major restructuring of mosquito control services. The council will also vote on budget amendments for capital projects and a repeal of the $7.00 mosquito control fee. Many items have been deferred from previous meetings.", "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-672", "minutes_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07092026-672", "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Plaquemines Port", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-670", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Parish Council", "headline": "Council to vote on Entergy franchise, mosquito control overhaul, and tax election", "summary": "The Plaquemines Parish Council will hold its regular meeting on June 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in Pointe-a-la-Hache. The agenda includes final passage of several ordinances and resolutions, including a franchise agreement with Entergy, mosquito control changes, budget amendments, and a resolution calling a November 2026 election on rededicating sales tax revenue for EMS and fire services. Several items were deferred from previous meetings and are carried over.", "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-669", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Civil Service", "headline": "Civil Service Commission to decide on mosquito control privatization", "summary": "The Plaquemines Parish Civil Service Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss and potentially decide on the privatization of mosquito control and proposed rule amendments for emergency compensation and essential personnel. The commission will also consider adding a newly created Paramedic-Lead position to the pay plan. Public comments are scheduled for each agenda item.", "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-671", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Parish Council", "headline": "Council to vote on Entergy franchise, mosquito control overhaul, and tax rededication election", "summary": "The Plaquemines Parish Council will hold its regular meeting on June 11, 2026, with several significant items on the agenda. These include final passage of ordinances to authorize an Entergy franchise agreement, overhaul mosquito control by contracting with a vendor and repealing the $7 fee, and call a November 2026 election to rededicate half of a 1% sales tax to emergency medical services. The council will also consider capital improvement appropriations for fire stations and a pump station, and a temporary ban on new billboard permits.", "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-667", "minutes_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112026-667", "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "Plaquemines Port", "headline": "Port council votes on Navy business case, lobbying contract, and legal chief termination", "summary": "The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the governing body for the Port, Harbor & Terminal District, will vote on several deferred ordinances and resolutions. Key decisions include authorizing a Navy Business Case Analysis for port expansion, hiring a lobbying firm, and terminating the Chief Legal Officer. The meeting also covers the appointment of an Executive Director and the naming of the official journal.", "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-668", "minutes_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112026-668", "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Plaquemines Parish Development Board", "headline": "Board approves 2026 schedule for zoning and variance public hearings", "summary": "The Plaquemines Parish Development Board and Board of Adjustments have established the 2026 calendar for public hearings on zoning map changes, text amendments, conditional uses, and variances. The agenda lists specific filing deadlines, advertisement dates, and hearing times for each month. Applications must be fully complete by the designated deadlines to be scheduled for the corresponding hearing.", "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-634", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Plaquemines Port", "headline": "Council to discuss CEO applicants in closed executive session", "summary": "The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the governing authority for the Port, Harbor and Terminal District, will hold a special meeting on June 3, 2026. The agenda consists solely of procedural items and a closed executive session to evaluate the character and professional competence of Chief Executive Officer applicants. No public agenda items or specific decisions are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-666", "minutes_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-666", "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Plaquemines Port", "headline": "Port council votes on Navy project funding, lobbying contract, and staff changes", "summary": "The Plaquemines Parish Council, acting as the governing body for the Plaquemines Port, Harbor & Terminal District, will hold a public meeting on May 28, 2026. The agenda includes final votes on ordinances for a Navy business case analysis and a records access policy, as well as resolutions for a lobbying contract and employee reclassification. The council will also introduce resolutions to terminate the Chief Legal Officer and update bank account signatories.", "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-665", "minutes_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05282026-665", "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "body": "Parish Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-664", "minutes_url": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05282026-664", "source": "https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AgendaCenter" } ] }