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St. Bernard Parish Council adopts resolution opposing carbon capture projects
Summary
The council unanimously adopted Resolution SBPC #2620-03-26 formally opposing carbon capture and sequestration projects in St. Bernard Parish, voting 7-0 on March 17, 2026.
The St. Bernard Parish Council unanimously adopted a resolution stating its opposition to carbon capture and sequestration projects in the parish.
On March 17 the council moved to adopt Resolution SBPC #2620-03-26, titled "A RESOLUTION OPPOSING CARBON CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRATION IN ST. BERNARD PARISH." The motion passed with all councilmembers recorded as YEAS and the chair casting his vote as YEA.
The minutes record no public speakers for or against the resolution at the March 17 meeting. The resolution is on file with the Clerk of Council for the full text and any implementing language.
Next steps: as a resolution of the council it expresses the governing body's policy position; the minutes do not show regulatory or permitting authority being changed by the vote.
