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Bogalusa council sets March 17 budget hearing, announces city cleanup and other community items
Summary
Council scheduled a public hearing for the 2026 operating budget on March 17 at 5:30 p.m., said budget materials are on the city website and available in public works and the Washington Parish Library, and announced an April 18 'Day of Hope' cleanup, a burn‑ban reminder, and a limited water‑purification summit.
During administrative remarks at the March 3 meeting, council leaders ordered a public hearing on the proposed 2026 operating budget for Tuesday, March 17 at 5:30 p.m. The administrator said the budget document had been uploaded to the city’s website and that paper copies were available at the Public Works office and the Washington Parish Library for residents without online access.
Councilmembers also used remarks to announce community events and public‑safety reminders: Councilwoman Sullivan promoted a 'Day of Hope' citywide cleanup on April 18, 2026 and asked for volunteers and donations to support Bogalusa youth baseball; Councilwoman Turnage reminded residents that the parish remains under a burn ban and urged caution; and a water purification summit involving the parish water board was noted for the same day as the next council meeting.
Council also mentioned the city’s social‑media channels for updates, including a City Council Facebook page and the Bogalusa City Council YouTube channel where livestreams are posted. The meeting chair closed the session with thanks to attendees and a reminder about the March 17 hearing.
