Budget & taxes in Louisiana local government
What Louisiana city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about budget & taxes — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
636 Louisiana meetings since 2024 covered budget & taxes. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Louisiana with the most budget & taxes activity
- Bastrop, LA (91)
- St. Charles Parish, LA (85)
- Baton Rouge, LA (50)
- Lafayette Parish School System, LA (41)
- Jefferson Parish Public School System, LA (40)
- Ascension Parish School Board, LA (39)
- St. Tammany Parish School System, LA (34)
- Bossier City, LA (29)
- Kenner, LA (28)
- East Baton Rouge Parish School System, LA (24)
- Lutcher, LA (19)
- Washington, LA (17)
Latest matching meetings
Council to preliminarily approve payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑tax for Rio Morado project
The St. Charles Parish Council will consider several routine items, including approval of the December 22, 2025 meeting minutes and reviews of the 2025 financial audit by Carr Riggs Ingram, LLC and the Jan‑Jun 2026 financial statement. The primary decision is a preliminary approval of Resolution No. 2026‑2, which…
Finance Committee considers $285,000 for Tioga High School driveway and drainage repairs
The Finance Committee will review standing items including budget updates, audit findings, and construction reports. The body is deciding on several new business items, including inter-fund loans and a software renewal agreement.
Board to approve roof and renovation change orders totaling $56,500
The Rapides Parish School Board will meet to approve several construction change orders, including a roof repair at Peabody Magnet High School and renovations at LS Rugg Elementary School. The board will also discuss sales tax distribution and authorize bids for new projects at Pineville High School and various…
City Council considers zoning changes and housing bond fund appropriations
The City Council is reviewing several zoning ordinances and the appropriation of Housing Bond Funds for FY 24 and FY25 projects. The body is also considering various agency contracts and receiving utility and storm reports.
Lawrenceburg Council considers $2.5 million capital outlay note
The City Council will discuss a general obligation note for capital outlays and a bid for paving Springer Road. The body will also consider an ordinance to amend the city's zoning laws.
BRPD proposes $31.1 million technology agreement with AXON Enterprises
The Metropolitan Council is introducing several items for future public hearings, including police technology contracts and multiple tax renewal elections. The body is also introducing several property condemnation requests and the creation of the Delmont Economic Development District.
Aldermen to approve sales tax renewal and water/sewer projects
The Board of Aldermen will canvass election results to authorize a 10-year renewal of the 1986 Sales Tax and consider ordinances for water main, sewer, and sidewalk improvements. The body will also review bids for signage and park entrance projects.
Council approves $300,000 extra funding for Benton Road street repairs
The Bossier City Council will adopt several ordinances, including a $300,000 increase from the Streets and Drainage Fund to complete the SD2505 Benton Road Street Repairs project. It will also declare an emergency and allocate $33,800 for drainage repairs on Autumn Ridge Drive and Macey Lane, and approve a cooperative…
Council to vote on FY 2027 budget and elect officers
The Council on Aging will review its FY 2027 budget, approve financial transfers, and elect new officers. The agenda includes reports on senior center operations and various policy certifications.
School Board discusses construction contracts and asbestos abatement projects
The School Board is considering several action items related to facility repairs and environmental remediation. These include furniture replacements following asbestos removal, change orders for ongoing construction, and bids for hurricane damage repairs.
City to negotiate depository contract after receiving no bids
The Mayor and Board of Selectmen will consider appointments to the Municipal Planning Commission and Civil Service Board. The board will also review an alcohol permit for a motorcycle event and address the lack of bids for a city depository.
Board to vote on 2026-27 budget and salary schedule
The board will vote on the proposed 2026-2027 General Fund and Special Revenue Funds budgets and the 2026-2027 salary schedule, which also amends the 2025-2026 schedule. Consent agenda items include sign language interpreting services, a milk products contract, renewal of the LSU Agriculture Center agreement, and an…
Council will consider two ordinances changing license fees and meeting times
The Leesville City Council will review Ordinance 10 of 2026, which amends occupational license fees, penalties, and interest, and Ordinance 11 of 2026, which updates meeting‑time rules and repeals conflicting ordinances. A public hearing for both ordinances is scheduled for July 27, 2026. The council will also receive…
Council to consider $80M budget amendment, dog park contract, and road drainage project
The St. Charles Parish Council will hold public hearings on July 27 for ordinances including a $80.3 million budget amendment (adding revenues and transfers), a $1.43 million contract for a dog park, a $728,906 contract for Kinler and Paul Fredrick Roadway and Drainage Improvements Phase I, and an amendment for storm…
Kenner City Council approves various contracts, grants, and city leadership changes
The City Council is meeting to approve several municipal contracts, including police equipment purchases and infrastructure repairs. The agenda also includes the election of a new Council President and Vice President, as well as the appointment of a new Clerk of Council.
City Council considers $1.00 gasoline surcharge for completed trips
The City Council is meeting to review utility communications, budget transfers, and zoning ordinances. Key items include a proposed gasoline surcharge and a funding match waiver for the Mercy Hospital Redevelopment.
Council to consider up to $1M police vehicle purchase
The Kenner City Council will vote on a consent agenda including over a dozen contracts and ordinances, notably authorizing up to $1,000,000 for police vehicles and $75,000 for police uniforms. Other items include lead hazard remediation contracts, a fitness court grant, and first readings of zoning amendments for…
Minden City Council to discuss 2026-2027 budget
The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss the City of Minden 2026-2027 Budget. This is a discussion session to review financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year.
Minden City Council to approve police promotions and airport fencing bid
The Minden City Council will consider adopting minutes from June and July, authorizing the mayor to sign a DRA grant document, declaring surplus city vehicles, and setting airport hangar fees. The body will also award a bid for airport perimeter fencing and approve promotions for the police and fire departments.
Rapides Parish School Board considers discipline policy and budget changes
The board is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including revisions to the Student Code of Conduct and the Policies Handbook. The session also includes reviews of budget amendments, school construction projects, and various professional services contracts.
Council to vote on $300K more for Benton Road repairs
The City Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on amendments to emergency street and drainage funding, including an additional $33,800 for a declared emergency and $300,000 for Benton Road street repairs. New business includes a rezoning for a chiropractic office at 2290 Benton Road, a cooperative…
Minden City Council to discuss 2026-2027 budget
The City of Minden Council will hold a workshop to discuss the 2026-2027 budget. This meeting is for discussion purposes regarding city finances for the upcoming fiscal year.
St. James Parish Council approves invoices and accepts Emergency Control Center renovations
The St. James Parish Council approved the disbursement of funds to pay pending invoices and accepted the completion of the Emergency Control Center Exterior Renovations project. The meeting also included updates on drainage studies and senior center projects.
Council to introduce ordinance rezoning two lots to multifamily residential
The Gretna City Council will consider introducing an ordinance to rezone two lots in Square 32 from commercial and single-family to multifamily and two-family residential. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss the pending lawsuit Debra Jackson Miller v. City of Gretna. A consent agenda includes…
Board to vote on rejecting EPA electric bus grant
The Jefferson Parish School Board will hold second readings and votes on several items, including a proposal to reject the EPA Clean School Bus grant for electric vehicles and an amendment to add a Walk of Fame to the Bunche/Washington School construction site. The consent agenda includes approval of contracts, budget…
Committee to consider $939,642 change order for new St. Ville School
The Facilities Committee will discuss three change orders for ongoing school construction projects. The largest, Change Order No. 10 for the new Bonella A. St. Ville School, adds $939,642.30 and 55 calendar days due to a delay. Other change orders include $249,686.34 for St. Ville and $70,132.51 for the new Washington…
Council to ratify $13,449 emergency repair of street sweeper
The council will consider ratifying an emergency repair of a 2017 Schwarze Street Sweeper truck by Covington Sales & Service, Inc. for $13,449.04. The repair was needed for the Public Works Department's Parkway Division to maintain street cleanliness and public safety. This is a first reading ordinance to approve the…
Council to vote on new property tax rate and budget amendment
The Lawrenceburg City Council will hold second readings of ordinances to amend the current fiscal year budget and adopt a tax rate for 2026-2027 based on reappraisal. They will also consider reappointing Landon Saunders to the airport board, appointing Bill Pettus to the senior citizens board, and adopting new rules…
The Board will consider adopting the 2026 millage rates for the Hospital Service District.
The board is meeting to review the fiscal year-end 2025 audit and approve new property tax millage rates. The agenda also includes reports on medical staff credentialing, patient experience quality, and financial performance statistics.
Council to adopt 2026 capital and airport budget amendments
The Shreveport City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 23, 2026, with no public hearings scheduled. They are set to adopt amendments to the 2026 Capital Improvements Budget and Airport Enterprise Fund Budget, and vote on resolutions including selecting the Times as official journal, authorizing a parking…
Shreveport Public Safety Committee to discuss police/fire facilities, staffing, taxi rules
The Public Safety Committee will hear updates on police and fire facilities, patrol cars, and equipment including electronic tickets and ballistic shields. The agenda also includes discussions on public safety staffing and pay, proposed amendments to Vehicle for Hire (taxicab) ordinances in Chapter 102, and plans for…
Budget committee to receive 2024-2025 school audit report
The committee will receive a report on the 2024-2025 school audits from Mrs. Dawn Dunn and Mrs. Deshonna Jackson. The meeting also includes board comments and a motion to adjourn.
Board to adopt amended 2025-26 and new 2026-27 budgets
The Ascension Parish School Board will hold a public hearing and then vote on adopting the 2025-2026 General Fund and Special Revenue Funds amended budgets and the 2026-2027 budgets. The board will also vote on a Head Start director and approve a consent agenda including a roof replacement bid for Lowery Elementary…
City considers amendments to 2025-2026 fiscal budget
The Board of Selectmen holds a public hearing and special meeting. They will consider amendments to the 2025-2026 fiscal budget and vote on an ordinance to adopt them. They also will approve invoices and receive the 2024/2025 audit report.
Board to consider 2027 budget and secondary tax renewal
The board will discuss and potentially approve the 2027 budget and a secondary tax renewal. They will also receive an update on 2026 operations, review fund balance, hear about chemical storage updates, and discuss a joint project with the Department of Public Works.
Council discusses infrastructure funds, zoning changes, and bond issuances
The Council is considering several financial ordinances including a new Infrastructure Capital Fund and $15 million in public improvement bonds. They are also reviewing zoning requests for residential duplexes and office warehouses, as well as street repair funding.
Council to finalize parking system management contract with Downtown Development Authority
The Shreveport City Council will hold an Administrative Conference on June 22 and a Regular Meeting on June 23. Items for final passage include authorizing a parking system management contract with the Downtown Development Authority, accepting donated water and sewer extensions for Lucien Field Estates, and rejecting…
Council considers removing Master Plan and Land Use Plan from development code
The Ascension Parish Council will vote on several budget amendments and the removal of the Master Plan and Land Use Plan from the Unified Land Development Code. The body is also reviewing multiple service contracts and condemnation proceedings for two properties.
Council on Aging to hold FY 2027 budget hearing and elect officers
The St. Charles Parish Council on Aging will hold a public hearing on the FY 2027 budget, elect new officers (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer), and receive an annual assessment report. Committee reports will cover center operations, transportation, personnel, finance, and a millage ad hoc committee. The…
City Council to approve software contracts and special use permits
The Lockport City Council will consider approving contracts for software services and special use permits for two local businesses. The meeting includes a public comment session and an executive session on personnel matters.