The city’s yearly audit was presented and the council questioned how property owners are notified during the condemnation process.
Category: Meeting Notes
Sulphur Home Rule Charter Commission Meeting 1/10/23
For nearly two hours, the commission worked through multiple articles of the charter, continued to debate the best form of public input outside of meetings, and swore in a new member.
Lake Charles City Council Agenda Meeting 12/27/22
The city council met briefly after Christmas to discuss public works projects, planning for other projects, and new appointments.Â
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Meeting 1/5/23
In their first meeting of 2023, the police jury chose a new president and vice president.Â
The long road to Restore
Some residents say the process to get federal funding from a new Louisiana program is confusing, cumbersome, and time-consuming. Here’s what it looks like for one homeowner in Lake Charles, and what you can learn from her experience.
What to do if the city or parish wants to demolish your home
Roughly half the housing stock in the parish was damaged by the hurricanes. Now, officials are condemning and demolishing dozens of homes each month.
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Meeting 12/15/22
The police jury recently adopted a 2023 budget, and the public hearing this meeting focused heavily on a home demolition plan.
