LaPlace
Without voting you have no power
LAPLACE—A political forum featuring local and state candidates will allow voters the opportunity to make educated and informed choices in the Nov. 3 election, according ...
Richard Meek, Author at L'Observateur
LaPlace
Council seeking to improve Code of Ordinances
LAPLACE—St. John the Baptist Parish’s Code of Ordinances, which has come under intense criticism for being too unwieldy, inconsistent and confusing, is likely headed for ...
by Richard Meek, Saturday, October 17, 2020 12:00 am
LaPlace
Parish Council approves multiple drainage measures: Reopening bars, new parks & rec director highlight other Council news
LAPLACE — Significant advancements in solving St. John the Baptist Parish’s pesky drainage challenges appear to be on the way. With little fanfare, Parish Council ...
by Richard Meek, Saturday, September 26, 2020 12:05 am
Business
Council denies Elvina rezoning
(Editor’s Note: This story was updated since its first publication to correctly reflect the number of Council members who were present at an August meeting ...
by Richard Meek, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 7:33 am
LaPlace
Council tables controversial Elvina Plantation rezoning
LAPLACE — A controversial rezoning of the Elvina Plantation in LaPlace brought a great deal of discussion among St. John the Baptist Parish Council members ...
by Richard Meek, Saturday, August 15, 2020 12:52 pm
LaPlace
Council discusses size & scope of proposed drainage crew
LAPLACE — Establishing a crew in the St. John the Baptist Parish Utilities Department charged with maintaining and clearing the parish’s drainage canals and ditches ...