In St. Charles Parish, where 13 candidates tossed their hats in the ring for the five contested seats on the Parish Council, all but one race …. Lake Pontchartrain borders the southeast side of the parish. Democrat Larry Cochran, Independent Reanda FieldsPierre and Republican Matt Jewell are campaigning for that seat. "There’s a disconnect between the politics of the parish and communities.". Both candidates said they would push for drainage and infrastructure improvements. Box 1327 He vowed to seek funds from revitalization programs, including Louisiana Main Street Restoration Grants, which encourage the revitalization of historic downtown commercial properties. Keith Schexnayder is running for St. Charles Parish Council District 6. The parish was formed in 1807, following the Louisiana Purchase by the United States in 1803. "I believe that our rules and regulations need to be enforced equally to all.". 15045 River Road. There were 17,430 housing units at an average density of 62 per square mile (24/km2). There were 16,422 households, out of which 43.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. The parish includes territory on both sides of the river. Alaine Gregory, Executive Assistant & Elections Coordinator. Keith Schexnayder of Norco, who is running for the third time for the council, said Norco and nearby areas need economic development. AGREGORY@SCPCOC.NET. This was historically an area of sugarcane plantations. "All my kids go to school here," Richard said. St. James Parish Council Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Parish President . QuickFacts St. Charles Parish, Louisiana; Louisiana. Jack Fletcher, a process operator at an energy company, said he would prioritize the construction of the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain levee, a $760 million hurricane protection project that was funded in July 2018 and is designed to bring 100-year flood protection to the River Parishes, including Montz. POLITICAL: Republican since 2000. Four current Parish Council members — Councilwoman-at-large Wendy Benedetto, District 2 Councilwoman Mary Clulee, District 3 Councilman Dick Gibbs and District 7 Councilwoman Julia Fisher-Perrier — were re-elected without opposition. Matt Jewell for Parish President. McCulloh, R. P., P. V. Heinrich, and J. Snead, 2003, This page was last edited on 15 February 2021, at 01:37. In addition, two at-large seats are elected on a parish-wide basis. LMARINO@SCPCOC.NET. Contact the Parish President. 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St. Charles Parish President Larry Cochran expected to enter diversion program to avoid DWI prosecution BY RAMON ANTONIO VARGAS | rvargas@theadvocate.com Ramon Antonio Vargas Inauguration Day included a mass at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Edgard prior to the swearing in ceremony and Council Meeting at the Courthouse. Home ParksRec; Programs. Hogan, a 56-year-old engineer, represented the council's 4th District for eight years before being elected to the at-large position in 2015. Lafourche Parish President. [1] The parish seat is Hahnville. Three candidates are vying to replace Wilson in the district that includes Killona, Taft and Hahnville. I call things as I see them," Hogan said at a recent political forum held by the parish chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. St. Charles Parish Website E-Newsletters Contact Us. Good Morning, As we serve citizens each and every day, we continue to look for ways to streamline these services, increase efficiencies in how we deliver them, and ensure tax dollars are used prudently. Senior Athletics. EDUCATION: Graduated from Hahnville High School; bachelor's degree from Herzing University, PROFESSIONAL: Human resources manager for St. Charles Parish Public Schools, PROFESSIONAL: Owner of a Killona convenience store, EDUCATION: Graduated from Hahnville High School; clerical certification from Jefferson Vo-Tech; cosmetology license, Moler Beauty College, PROFESSIONAL: Cosmetology instructor; instructor and dean of Vanguard College of Cosmetology, 2000-07, POLITICAL: Democrat; former justice of the peace for 1st District in St. Charles Parish, EDUCATION: Graduated from Hahnville High School; attended LSU and University of New Orleans, received bachelor's degree, PROFESSIONAL: project manager for Pontchartrain Partners; served in U.S. Army and Louisiana Army National Guard, 1988-94, RESIDES: Born in Metairie, lives in Des Allemands, EDUCATION: Attended Hahnville High School, PROFESSIONAL: business owner; 4 years in U.S. Navy, petty officer 3rd class. He said his disagreements with other elected officials stem from his acting in the best interests of parish residents. When Matthew Jewell took the oath of office Sunday, he went to work on making good on his promise to “hit the ground running” with his administration. Contact Us. Aleshia J. Smith is running for the St. Charles Parish Council District 1 seat. Three candidates are seeking to represent this district, which includes Montz, Norco and New Sarpy. She won the post in 2015 in a runoff. Lake Charles, LA 70602 Phone: 337-437-3558 ext.123 Fax: 337-437-3350 Email: lynnjones@calclerkofcourt.com Physical: 1000 Ryan St., 70601 Hon. Peter "Pete" Dufresne is St. James Parish President, with 58 percent of the vote in his second attempt for the office, complete but unofficial returns show. Returning St. Charles Parish. St. Charles Parish The following contact information is for all departments: - Clerk of Court - Elections - Marriage License & Birth Certificates - Mortgage &am... Public Records Search. As a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish who has served as a teacher, coach, businessman, Councilman-at-Large and now your Parish President, I know first-hand what a great community we live in. Perhaps the most closely watched race is for the at-large Division B seat, where incumbent Paul Hogan has drawn two challengers. Purchases made via links on our site may earn us an affiliate commission, RESIDES: Born in Raceland, lives in Des Allemands, EDUCATION: Graduated from Hahnville High School; bachelor’s degrees in civil engineering from Nicholls State and Louisiana Tech. "My constituents appreciate that; many elected officials, however, do not. Home Rule Charter. Cynthia Lee Sheng served as Councilwoman At-Large for Division B in 2015 after serving as the Councilwoman for District 5 … Coordinates: 29°55′N 90°22′W / 29.91°N 90.36°W / 29.91; -90.36, Places adjacent to St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent parish or parishes, DuSable Museum of African American History, National Register of Historic Places listings in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana, "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections", "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990", "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. In the parish the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males. Thirteen candidates have tossed their hats in the ring for the five contested seats on the St. Charles Parish Council. St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana ballot measures. Parish Council . Jewell has named his executive staff. St. Charles Parish is included in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area. RESIDES: Born in New Orleans, lives in Hahnville, EDUCATION: Graduated from Hahnville High School; went to Nicholls State, PROFESSIONAL: Retired process operator at Dow Jones' St. Charles operations. Ballotpedia has an article on: St. John the Baptist Parish. • Darren Barbier, Luling, former head football coach at Nicholls State University Thursday, February 25, 2021. He said he'll also fight blighted property, work to improve recreation facilities and try to bring new businesses. Members of the St. Charles Parish Council as of January 2020: As of the census of 2000, there were 48,072 people, 16,422 households, and 13,088 families residing in the parish. The district includes St. Rose and Destrehan. A Message from the Parish President. Lance Marino, Clerk of Court. Bellock declined to answer questions and referred a reporter to her council webpage, which says she is a St. Rose business owner and chairperson of the Special Projects/Public Safety, Health and Environmental Committee. POLITICAL: Republican since 1988. The Hale Boggs Bridge in St. Charles Parish. Tangipahoa Parish (/ ˌ t æ n dʒ ɪ p ə ˈ h oʊ ə /; French: Paroisse de Tangipahoa) is a parish located in the southeast of the U.S. state of Louisiana.As of the 2010 census, the population was 121,097. After graduation, he attended and graduated from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Management. It’s been almost a decade since someone other than Natalie Robottom has held the top government job in St. John the Baptist Parish. Across the parish, candidates have focused on drainage and levee protection as key platform planks. This article is a sprout; we plan on making it grow in the future. Nicky Dufrene is running for the St. Charles Parish Council District 4 seat. Voters will decide a number of races on Oct. 12, including several seats on the St. Charles Parish Council. Learn how you can apply for job openings with St. James Parish. Mike Palamone was newly named chief administrative officer (CAO). The seat is open for the first time since 2010, with current Parish President Natalie Robottom term-limited. Leadership Joseph Sluka, MBA President and CEO of St. Charles Health System Jeff Absalon, MD, FACP Executive Vice President Chief Physician Executive Aaron Adams President of St. Charles Bend and St. Charles Redmond Cindy Bartlett Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer Rebecca Berry, MBA Vice President, Human Resources Hogan's well-publicized clashes with other government officials have been an issue, and his challengers, Parish Councilman Terrell Wilson and Holly Fonseca, say they will be able to get along better with colleagues. There was a problem saving your notification. St. Charles Parish Councilman Terrell Wilson. Auction Title Time Left Current Price Notes; 2723461: 2010 JOHN DEERE 6430 (12591 994) The at-large seats are divided into an "A" seat and a "B" seat. If you would like to help it grow, please consider donating to Ballotpedia. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH - Parish President Jaclyn Hotard and the 2020 Council were sworn into office on Monday, January 13, 2020. Paul Hogan is running to keep his At-Large, Division B seat for the St. Charles Parish Council. You have permission to edit this article. He said he would push for levee construction and maintenance of flood structures, support legislation to encourage businesses and industries to locate in St. Charles, and assist constituents having difficulties with "outdated" planning and zoning laws. Honorable Cynthia Lee Sheng. Phone: (985) 783-5000. PROFESSIONAL: Senior engineer with Phylway Construction LLC; former engineer with RJM Enterprises Inc. Administrative Staff. WDSU Digital Team. Address: St. Charles Parish Courthouse Third Floor. Sincerely, Pete Dufresne For more information or to RSVP, please contact President Katina Summers by email (katinacpa@gmail.com) or by text (504-382-3474). By Nicole Mumphrey | May 6, 2019 at 10:12 AM CDT - Updated May 6 at 1:37 PM. Finishing second term on St. Charles Parish Council representing the 1st District. Kim Fontenot 1000 Ryan St., Rm. Jump to: navigation, search. Government Holidays. The "A" seat representative must be a resident of the parish's east bank while the "B" seat must be held by a resident of the west bank. [3] It was originally part of the German Coast, an area along the east bank of the Mississippi River that was settled by numerous German pioneers in the 1720s. Programs. The executive branch is headed by the elected Parish President; currently Matthew Jewell. The legislative branch consists of an elected nine-member council. mark charles is running as an independent candidate for president of the united states in 2020. throughout the history of the united states, 'we the people' has never meant #allthepeople.i think it's time we corrected that. POLITICAL: Republican since 2004, Democrat from 1981 to 2004. Please join us for lunch Tuesday, August 13th at 11:30am at Ormond Plantation Restaurant. Matt Jewell, St.Charles Parish President, gives update on coronavirus Multi-parish press conference March 22, 2020 at 6:26 PM CDT - Updated March 22 at 6:25 PM EDUCATION: Graduated from Hahnville High School; bachelor’s degree in accounting and master's degree in business administration from Nicholls State, PROFESSIONAL: Investment property owner; library associate for Jefferson Parish, 2017-19; grants officer for St. Charles Parish, 2008-16. Two candidates, Nicky Dufrene and Jason Richard, are vying for this district that covers Boutte, Paradis, Des Allemands and Bayou Gauche. Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 08:30 AM to 4:30 PM.