City of Gonzales

The council approved a request from the Ascension Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to hold a community service activity at Carver Park. The council also accepted the low bid from NCMC, LLC for the LA 44 Sewer Force Main Relocation Project. A revenue and expense report was reviewed, showing the city to be within budget.

A public hearing and meeting of the Gonzales, Louisiana Zoning Commission will be held on April 5, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting will include a public hearing to consider an amendment to Chapter 22, Section 22-6 of the Code of Ordinances regarding voting requirements. Other agenda items include the introduction of a new member, approval of minutes from a previous meeting, recognition of a retiring chairman, and selection of a new chairman.

The City of Gonzales's 2018-2025 Strategic Economic Development Plan focuses on enhancing economic opportunity and quality of life. Key areas include economic development (with goals such as developing an event and conference center and creating small business incentives), transportation (improving public transit and creating bike/walking connections), education (promoting RPCC and advocating for a magnet school), quality of life (reducing blight and litter, adding recreational facilities), and infrastructure (establishing a land bank and developing new corridors). The plan outlines specific, measurable goals with short-term and long-term outcomes, responsible organizations, strategic actions, performance metrics, timelines, and funding sources for each priority area.

A regular meeting of the Gonzales City Council will be held on Monday, February 25, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting will include presentations, consideration of special event permits for a kickball tournament, a Ducks Unlimited event, and a Spring Day in the Park event. Other agenda items include a proclamation for Flood Awareness Month, an ordinance amendment regarding floodplain regulations, and a final vote on Ordinance 4079.

A regular meeting of the Mayor and Councilmen of the City of Gonzales will be held on Monday, May 13, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The meeting will include the approval of minutes from previous meetings, a presentation from the Ascension Economic Development Corp., and final votes on several ordinances related to the fiscal year 2019-2020 budget. Other agenda items include a special event permit request and discussions regarding economic development projects and property acquisition.