Parish Council Withdraws Two Ordinances, Hears Updates

Council withdraws proposed ordinances, finances and ongoing improvement projects the daily news The Washington Parish Council voted to withdraw two proposed ordinances during its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 9, allowing additional review before either measure is brought back for consideration. Council members also received updates on the parish’s overcrowded jail, financial standing, road maintenance and several ongoing improvement projects. The meeting, held at the Washington Parish Courthouse, began with public hearings on proposed changes to planning and building permit fees and a proposed occupational license tax on businesses operating within the parish. The first measure, Ordinance No. 26-795, proposed revisions to the parish’s planning and building permit fee schedule, including state-mandated permit administrative fees. However, the council’s attorney explained that the ordinance should first be reviewed by the Planning Commission before advancing to the full council.

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