Richard Meek, Author at L'Observateur

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St. John the Baptist Parish President’s salary sees $17,000 annual increase in council meeting

Fresh off of an election in which she was unopposed after her only challenger was disqualified, St. John the Baptist Parish President Jaclyn Hotard is ... Read more

by Richard Meek, Thursday, November 2, 2023 11:06 am

Local

St. John public defenders to receive retirement benefits, parish council authorizes other key projects

Public defenders in St. John the Baptist Parish will soon be able to receive retirement benefits, as mandated by the state, parish President Jaclyn said ... Read more

by Richard Meek, Friday, October 20, 2023 1:14 pm

LaPlace

Parish Council approves breakwater project, wastewater maintenance

LAPLACE — Enhanced flood protection for St. John the Baptist Parish residents continues to draw closer, with the Parish Council approving $9.6 million for a ... Read more

by Richard Meek, Saturday, September 2, 2023 9:54 am

LaPlace

Parish Council recap: Waste Pro begins garbage collection, duplex to be constructed in Reserve

LAPLACE — Distinctive garbage trucks draped in green and blue have recently been spotted throughout St. John the Baptist Parish, picking up solid waste from ... Read more

by Richard Meek, Wednesday, August 16, 2023 2:21 pm

LaPlace

Parish Council recap: Ordinance adopted for annual collection of taxes

LAPLACE — A potential financial shortfall for St. John the Baptist Parish was averted Tuesday night when an ordinance providing for the levy and collection ... Read more

by Richard Meek, Saturday, July 29, 2023 10:14 am

LaPlace

Motion to amend Parish Council salaries fails

LAPLACE — Potential raises for members of the St. John the Baptist Parish Council will have to wait. A proposed ordinance introduced by Councilman Warren ... Read more

by Richard Meek, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 12:34 pm

LaPlace

Plans for subdivision expansion in LaPlace rejected by Parish Council

LAPLACE — Plans for a proposed 49-house expansion in the Harvest Run Subdivision in LaPlace that were previously rejected by the St. John the Baptist ... Read more

by Richard Meek, Friday, July 7, 2023 5:00 pm

LaPlace

St. John Parish Council Recap

LAPLACE — Motorists driving along Carrollwood Drive in LaPlace are not only in for a smoother ride but also one that will be a bit ... Read more

by Richard Meek, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 10:22 am

LaPlace

Bid accepted for Multi-Purpose Complex

LAPLACE — Kurt Becnel did little to veil his excitement as he “proudly” made a motion during the St. John the Baptist Council meeting May ... Read more

by Richard Meek, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 12:59 pm

LaPlace

Parish solicits bids for Ida repairs

LAPLACE — Lift stations, the St. John Community Center and even a utilities warehouse appear next in line for ongoing Hurricane Ida repairs. St. John ... Read more

by Richard Meek, Wednesday, May 3, 2023 10:37 pm

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