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Council agrees to put Mosquito Abatement millage renewal on June ballot after board request and public pushback

Saint Tammany Parish Council · April 10, 2026
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Summary

At the Mosquito Abatement Board’s request, the council approved a resolution to put a 10-year renewal of the district’s special tax on the June 27, 2026 ballot. Public commenters urged delay pending state legislation; a board commissioner asked the council to reduce the millage to 2.95 mills and said the agency expects to maintain service with lower rates.

The council voted unanimously (with two members absent) to approve a resolution authorizing a June 27, 2026 election to renew the Mosquito Abatement District special tax at the district’s request.

Several speakers urged caution and a delay pending the outcome of state legislation (SB 286) and asked the council not to move the…

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