The council conducted a budget hearing focused on the 2027 operating budget. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to public testimony from advocates and community members expressing concern over the potential impact of budget constraints on mental health services at the Safe Haven campus, specifically regarding the NAMI organization. Speakers emphasized the importance of accessible mental health resources, suicide prevention, and community support programs. Council members addressed the parish's financial deficit, noting that NAMI is not a specific line item in the proposed budget and discussed the administrative challenges regarding facility funding.
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The council meeting included several key presentations and legislative actions. Presentations were made to honor the parish's employee of the month, recognize breast cancer awareness month, and commend Skip Phillips for his service to the Recreation District 5 commission. Additionally, the parish president presented the proposed 2027 budget and 2027-2031 capital improvement budget, highlighting infrastructure investment priorities and the ongoing challenges of maintaining fiscal discipline within the general fund. The council also initiated the introduction of ordinances to formally adopt these budgets.
Sep 8, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
St. Tammany Parish Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda and Minutes
The commission discussed and reviewed various zoning change requests, including a major amendment to the Oak Harbor Planned Unit Development. The meeting agenda covered amendments to the Unified Development Code regarding administrative procedures, building inspections, and use standards for swimming pools and mobile food trucks. Additionally, the commission addressed requests for entry into Parish rights-of-way, several minor subdivision applications, resubdivision requests, and concept plan approvals for multiple subdivision projects.
Sep 1, 2026·Board meeting
St. Tammany Parish Board of Adjustment Meeting
The Board discussed and acted upon several variance requests. Key topics included the approval of a variance for subsurface drainage and fill placement on a property in Covington, the approval of a variance for driveway width and rear yard landscape area in an industrial district, and the rescinding of a prior denial for a boathouse size variance to allow for reconsideration. A request involving multiple after-the-fact variances for setbacks, driveway, and retaining wall/fill on a property in Slidell was postponed to allow for additional information and letters of no objection. The Board also reviewed general concerns regarding control of speakers during hearings.
