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Council puts Recreation District No. 3 millage renewal on October ballot after public hearing; vote 7-2
Summary
The Livingston Parish Council on March 27 voted 7–2 to place a renewal of a 15-mill ad valorem tax for Recreation District No. 3 on the Oct. 11, 2025 ballot for a 10-year renewal for operations and maintenance.
The Livingston Parish Council voted 7–2 on March 27 to place a renewal of a 15-mill ad valorem tax for Recreation District No. 3 on the Oct. 11, 2025 ballot. The resolution authorizes an election to renew the tax for 10 years for the purpose of operating and maintaining the district.
Gary Templeton, superintendent for Recreation District No. 3, described the district’s facilities and staffing during a presentation to the council. Templeton said the district operates four parks, a fitness and aquatic center, youth and adult sports fields and programs including a summer camp that serves roughly 300 children. “We have 32 full time, 65 part time, a permanent part time, and over a hundred seasonal staff,” Templeton said.
Sharon Elliott, vice chair of the Recreation District 3 board, said the district has reduced its millage in recent years…
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