- The NBC commissioned a St. Tammany Parish Oil and Gas Study to determine the Economic Development impact within St. Tammany Parish. As a result of its findings, we publicly supported the oil and gas industry’s energy production in the Greater New Orleans area and in Louisiana provided it is performed in a safe and responsible manner. We also support strong state and local oversight to ensure the industry meets its responsibilities to the community.
- The NBC, joined by over 60 business partners throughout Louisiana, in our commitment to the 2016 Coalition for A Stronger Economy (CASE) Agenda designed to support and grow Louisiana’s economy. This agenda follows a multi-year platform of priorities as follows:
- Accelerate growth in the private sector
- Adopt a pro-growth tax code
- Transform state budgeting to allow for prioritization of spending
- Develop Louisiana’s workforce to promote individual prosperity and a healthy economy for the future
- Prioritize infrastructure to sustain economic growth
- Improve Louisiana’s legal climate to be fair, efficient, and accountable
- Continuously work with Parish Officials in establishing new and improved Uniform Development Code (UDC) amendments as necessary, including a PUD overlay. A foundation for smart growth, the UDC is the basis for a parish-wide master development plan.
- The NBC continues to research and develop specific recommendations to streamline the St. Tammany Parish Planning and Zoning process.
- The NBC publicly supported the creation of the St. Tammany Parish Economic Development Districts and the passage of a new sales tax for infrastructure maintenance and improvements for economic development purposes.
Council Composition Assessment Summary
In 2000, the St. Tammany Parish Council changed its government structure from a police jury system of government to a home rule charter with separate executive and legislative branches.
