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Parish adopts 2026 budget; council reallocates district funds and debates raising reserve minimum
Summary
The Saint Charles Parish Council approved the 2026 consolidated operating and capital budget as amended, approved several district-level reallocations to community assistance accounts, and discussed (but did not vote on) a proposed long-term plan to increase the parish's minimum general fund balance toward $10 million.
The Saint Charles Parish Council unanimously approved the parish's 2026 consolidated operating and capital budget on Nov. 3, including a narrative correction to reflect a $14,000,000 loan for the Hornville wastewater treatment expansion that incorporates a $4,000,000 transfer from the general fund.
Council members also proposed and approved multiple district-level reallocations of council discretionary funds to community-services accounts. Councilwoman O'Daniels moved to reduce several…
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