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Committee forwards FEMA-derived flood-penalty language to council, will seek FEMA clarification Committee members reviewed penalty language taken from FEMA, noted it may not reflect Louisiana-specific enforcement references, and voted to forward the language to the full council for introduction while seeking clarification from FEMA.

Livingston Parish is taking a critical step towards flood hazard reduction by forwarding new FEMA-derived penalty language to the council, but will it align with local needs and state law?

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Votes at a glance: key Livingston Parish Council actions from April 9, 2026 The council voted unanimously on multiple items including naming a jury holding room for Judge Robert 'Bob' Morrison, approving a sidewalk waiver for the Ponds of Jubin Lake subdivision, accepting Grays Creek Phase 2 into parish maintenance, authorizing a land purchase for an Amiek River boat launch, and approving regulatory signage and other routine actions.

Livingston Parish Council made significant strides on April 9, from honoring Judge Morrison to paving the way for a new boat launch on the Amiek River!

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Livingston Parish council authorizes land purchase to pursue Amiek River public boat launch The council voted 9‑0 to buy two parcels for about $46,058 to establish a free public boat launch on the Amiek River; officials said the total project could exceed $7.5 million and that CPRA and capital outlay grants will be sought for construction.

Livingston Parish is set to enhance local tourism and first-responder access with a new free public boat launch on the Amiek River, thanks to a recent unanimous council vote.

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3 weeks ago

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1 month ago

Ordinance committee forwards changes to ambulance oversight, adds open‑meetings requirement The Livingston Parish Ordinance Committee voted to send proposed amendments to the Quality Assurance Panel ordinance to the full parish council, including a change to panel membership and an explicit requirement that the panel follow Louisiana open‑meetings law; the council will consider the measure March 12.

Major changes are on the horizon for Livingston Parish's ambulance oversight, including new panel appointments and transparency mandates!

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1 month ago

Livingston Parish moves toward final draft of hazard mitigation plan update At a public meeting, planners reviewed identified hazards, prioritization criteria and forms for mitigation actions, and urged communities to submit status updates; local officials described drainage projects, warning systems and outreach initiatives tied to CRS scoring.

Livingston Parish is on the brink of finalizing its hazard mitigation plan, but community input is crucial—what's your take on prioritizing flood prevention and drainage projects?

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1 month ago

Water Institute proposes Flood ID forecasting, model-sharing and capacity building for Region 9 Garvin Pittman and the Water Institute presented a package of nonstructural actions to the Amite River Basin Commission on Feb. 10, proposing a Flood ID forecasting rollout north of I‑12, CRS participation, grant-management training and a public model repository while cautioning integration and ROI must be clarified.

A groundbreaking proposal to enhance flood forecasting and model accessibility could revolutionize emergency preparedness in the Amite River Basin.

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1 month ago

Council approves opioid remediation agreements with Livingston and Walker police departments The council adopted two resolutions to distribute state/local opioid litigation funds to the Town of Livingston and Walker Police Departments to support evidence-based prevention, treatment and related services; both measures passed unanimously at the Feb. 12 meeting.

Livingston Parish is taking a bold step against the opioid crisis by allocating funds for local police departments to implement effective prevention and treatment strategies.

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1 month ago

Amite River Basin Commission pledges to cover costs above state funds for Upper Amite land closing At its Feb. 10 meeting in Livingston Parish the Amite River Basin Commission heard that due diligence on an Upper Amite restoration parcel is nearly complete and passed a board resolution committing to cover any costs above available state funds so the real-estate closing can proceed before the Feb. 28 deadline.

The Amite River Basin Commission just made a bold move to ensure the Upper Amite restoration project stays on track by committing to cover any extra costs beyond state funds!

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1 month ago

"Burn the book and get rid of it forever": Library board votes to restrict award-winning graphic novel for teens despite legal warnings and disrupted meeting - Livingston Parish News LIVINGSTON, La. — A contentious Livingston Parish Library Board of Control special meeting on February 10th, 2026, ended with the board voting 6-3 to relocate the award-winning graphic novel "This …

This is about as on-brand for #LivingstonParish as it’s possible to get, and I say this as someone who is damned familiar with it from way back. Also extremely on-brand for Livingston Parish is incest and the Ku Klux Klan.

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2 months ago

Livingston Parish committee moves to draft oversight water committee after Killian failures After testimony from state and rural-water experts and Killian’s mayor, the Livingston Parish Master Plan Review Committee agreed to draft a recommendation for an oversight water committee to monitor system grades, pursue funding, and coordinate technical support.

Livingston Parish is taking a crucial step towards ensuring safe drinking water by drafting a proposal for an oversight committee to tackle failing water systems and improve community resilience.

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2 months ago

Council defers AT&T tower site plan after staff cites missing consents and engineering details AT&T’s requested waiver for a cell tower near Denham Springs was deferred to Feb. 12 after council heard the application predated a new telecom ordinance, lacked signed landowner consents and needed additional engineering certifications.

The Livingston Parish Council has put the brakes on AT&T's controversial cell tower plan, citing missing consents and engineering details—what's next for the project?

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2 months ago

Commission approves mixed‑use zoning on Juban Road after developer outlines $40M investment After a developer described a large mixed‑use plan with commercial frontage and a residential community behind it, the commission approved several related rezoning items for Juban Road; residents expressed both support and opposition, citing traffic and neighborhood character.

Livingston Parish is set for a major transformation as commissioners greenlight a $40 million mixed-use project on Juban Road, sparking heated debates over traffic and community impact.

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2 months ago

Planning commission recommends $600 flat rezoning fee plus mailing costs, sends proposal to parish council After a lengthy public hearing, the Livingston Parish Planning Commission voted to recommend a zoning-application fee structure to the parish council: a $600 flat fee plus certified-mail/postage costs, with department-recommended exemptions and a one-year review.

Livingston Parish is shaking up zoning fees with a proposed $600 flat rate, but will it help or hurt small property owners?

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2 months ago

Council approves contracts to distribute opioid-settlement funds for recovery, policing and mobile behavioral health Livingston Parish Council authorized agreements Jan. 8 to distribute state opioid-settlement funds to Fellowship Ministries for a recovery/transitional living program, to a local police scope of work, and to Merakey for mobile and office-based behavioral-health services.

Livingston Parish is taking bold steps to combat the opioid crisis by allocating settlement funds for recovery programs and law enforcement initiatives.

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3 months ago

Livingston Parish committee flags failing water systems, discusses parishwide water plan Committee members highlighted failing grades for local systems — Killian (69%, D) and Springfield Mobile Home Park (53%, F) — and agreed to research options for a parishwide water plan and possible oversight measures to protect public health.

Livingston Parish is facing a public health crisis as local drinking-water systems receive alarming grades, prompting calls for a comprehensive water plan to ensure safe drinking water for all residents.

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4 months ago

Livingston Parish Council adopts budget, generator and roads contracts and several routine resolutions At its Dec. 4 meeting the council adopted Ordinance 25-27 (2026 budget), Ordinance 25-30 (bond housekeeping), authorized contracts for hazard-mitigation generators and $80M Better Roads construction management, named a road and reappointed a fire district board member.

The Livingston Parish Council just approved an ambitious $80 million road improvement plan and essential hazard-mitigation initiatives in a decisive December meeting!

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4 months ago

Livingston Parish Council denies rezoning request for JC Stewart Road after residents raise flooding, sewage concerns After public comments describing raw sewage, altered drainage and increased flooding, the Livingston Parish Council voted to deny a rezoning request for a 1.72-acre parcel on JC Stewart Road, accepting Planning & Zoning's recommendation. Councilman Erde, representing the district, urged denial.

In a decisive move, the Livingston Parish Council denied a rezoning request after residents voiced urgent concerns about flooding and raw sewage plaguing their community.

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4 months ago

Livingston Parish committee reviews master plan progress as state capital outlay targets roads, drainage and airport projects At its Dec. 1 meeting the Livingston Parish Master Plan Review Committee reviewed the adopted master plan and state capital outlay priorities, discussing Hooper Road extension, roundabouts, drainage master-plan hearings and priority funding breakdowns for projects affecting the parish.

The Livingston Parish Master Plan Review Committee is tackling crucial infrastructure projects that could reshape local roads, drainage systems, and even the future of development in the area.

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4 months ago

Livingston Parish planning committee: master plan adopted, waits for unified code; drainage concerns raised The parish confirmed adoption of the master plan and outlined next steps — adoption by council is complete but implementation depends on a Unified Land Development Code, drainage master plan and traffic master plan. Commissioners and residents raised concerns at a drainage public hearing that a local wall may be worsening flooding.

Livingston Parish has officially adopted its master plan, but the road to implementation is tangled in pending documents and rising community concerns about flooding.

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4 months ago

State capital outlay figures: Livingston Parish staff tallies $23.2M in priority funding; Hooper Road extension and roundabouts highlighted Committee reviewed the state capital outlay (House Bill 2) items relevant to Livingston Parish. Staff reported roughly $23.2 million in priority 1/2 guaranteed funding and about $157 million listed as priority 5 (wish list). Major items discussed included the Hooper Road extension, several roundabouts, and airport and sheriff training center funding.

Livingston Parish is eyeing a potential $23.2 million in guaranteed funding for crucial projects, but will the ambitious Hooper Road extension and safety upgrades get the green light?

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5 months ago

Livingston Parish approves resolutions to administer state Act 461 funds for drainage, recreation and fire projects Council unanimously adopted three resolutions authorizing the parish president to execute cooperative endeavor agreements with Livingston Parish Gravity Drainage District 2, Recreation District 6, and Fire Protection District 1 to administer State of Louisiana Department of the Treasury Act 461 line-item appropriation funds for select projects.

Livingston Parish Council is paving the way for vital improvements in drainage, recreation, and fire services by adopting resolutions to manage state funds—what projects are on the horizon?

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5 months ago

Livingston Parish OKs $157,000 developer-funded turn lane for Hunters Ridge subdivision The council on Nov. 6 authorized the parish president to enter into a corporate endeavor agreement with NOCO LLC for $157,000 to fund a turn lane tied to the Hunters Ridge 4th filing on Jo May Road. Parish President Steve Urgan said the funds will be held and applied to the full DOTD project when state roadway work proceeds.

Livingston Parish just secured $157,000 from NOCO LLC to tackle traffic issues on Jo May Road, paving the way for future improvements!

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5 months ago

Votes at a glance: Livingston Parish Zoning Commission, Nov. 3, 2025 Summary of formal votes taken at the Nov. 3, 2025 Livingston Parish Zoning Commission meeting. Includes case numbers, requested zoning changes and outcomes with roll‑call tallies where recorded.

Major zoning decisions were made in Livingston Parish on Nov. 3, with several requests approved and denied, paving the way for future developments.

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5 months ago

Zoning commission approves Buddy Ellis Road rezoning as proponents promise infrastructure and jobs The Livingston Parish Zoning Commission on Nov. 3 approved a rezoning for a tract on Buddy Ellis Road that supporters say is the first step for a confidential commercial/industrial development billed as an economic and infrastructure opportunity. Proponents emphasized future traffic and drainage studies and pledged buffering for nearby residents; a

A major zoning change on Buddy Ellis Road could pave the way for a confidential commercial project promising jobs and infrastructure improvements in Livingston Parish.

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5 months ago

Livingston Parish finance committee reviews 2025 budget amendments, previews 2026 and flags opioid, health-unit and infrastructure items Finance staff presented 2025 budget amendments and a line-by-line preview of the 2026 budget, noting additional opioid-abatement receipts, FEMA hazard-mitigation activity and several property acquisitions and capital purchases. Staff said a second draft will be issued before month’s end and the public hearing is scheduled for Dec. 4.

Livingston Parish's Finance Committee just unveiled significant budget changes for 2025 and a sneak peek at 2026, including increased opioid-abatement funds and a new $80 million road program!

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5 months ago

Council requires comprehensive drainage plan, 60-foot road servitudes for six 'minor resub' subdivisions in District 9 After discussion of drainage and road access, the Livingston Parish Council on Oct. 9 approved a resolution requiring developer CRE to provide a comprehensive drainage plan, 60-foot road servitudes and necessary drainage improvements before final approval of six minor resubdivisions in Council District 9; the resolution passed unanimously.

The Livingston Parish Council just mandated a comprehensive drainage plan and road servitudes for new subdivisions, aiming to tackle existing drainage issues head-on!

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5 months ago

Council approves three Hazard Mitigation Grant buyouts; parish says no local cost and properties will be kept as green space Livingston Parish Council adopted three ordinances on Oct. 9 acquiring properties under FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program project FEMA-4277DRLA0131 for buyouts of repeatedly flooded homes; officials said the buyouts carry no cost to the parish and properties will be maintained as green space.

Livingston Parish is taking a bold step towards flood resilience by acquiring repeatedly flooded homes for permanent green space, all at no cost to taxpayers!

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5 months ago

Parish approves federal-grant contract to install 10 early-warning weather stations at schools and emergency operations center Livingston Parish Council unanimously authorized the parish president to execute a contract with 1Rain, Inc. (AEM) as low bidder under a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) award to install 10 early-warning weather stations, with locations including multiple schools and the parish Emergency Operations Center.

Livingston Parish is taking a huge step towards safety by installing 10 advanced weather stations at schools and emergency centers, ensuring real-time data during storms!

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5 months ago

Livingston Parish Council adopts ordinance to issue up to $91.29 million in sales-tax revenue bonds for road projects The Livingston Parish Council on Oct. 9 approved an ordinance authorizing up to $91,290,000 in sales-tax revenue bonds to finance road improvements, including an amendment adding the bond form (Exhibit A). Council members voted unanimously to approve the ordinance as amended.

The Livingston Parish Council has taken a significant step, voting unanimously to authorize up to $91.29 million in sales-tax revenue bonds for vital road improvements!

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