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St. Tammany Council adopts 2026 budget after heated debate over public‑safety and mental‑health cuts
Summary
The Saint Tammany Parish Council adopted a 2026 operating budget Dec. 4 after hours of public comment and council debate over 30% cuts to parts of the criminal justice system and proposed reductions to mental‑health funding; the measure passed 9‑5.
The Saint Tammany Parish Council voted 9‑5 Dec. 4 to adopt the parish’s 2026 operating budget, moving ahead despite sustained public appeals to restore funding for mental‑health services and warnings from council members that steep cuts to public safety risked community safety.
Councilwoman Cheryl Tanner moved to place the ordinance on the floor and Councilman Larry Rolling seconded. After public comment from dozens of residents and service providers, the council held a prolonged discussion and then voted to adopt the budget.…
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