St. Helena Parish Police Jury opens and closes public hearing on 2025 millage rates

The St. Helena Parish Police Jury opened a public hearing on the adoption of 2025 millage rates and the potential rolling forward of existing rates during its regular session on May 27, 2025, at the Jury meeting room in Greensburg.

Mrs. Quanika H. Muse, vice president of the St. Helena Parish Police Jury, moved "to open Public Hearing on adoption of millage rates and rolling forward millage rates not exceeding the maximum authorized rates," and Mr. Ryan Byrd, jury president, seconded the motion. The motion "carried unanimously by the Police Jurors present," establishing the hearing and allowing a session for public questions and comments. The minutes record that jurors present were President Ryan Byrd, Vice President Quanika H. Muse, Jule C. Wascom, Willie Morgan, and Doug Watson; Warren McCray Jr. was absent.

During the hearing the record notes a question-and-answer period for public remarks and issues related to the 2025 millage proposals. The minutes do not specify proposed rate amounts, levy figures, or changes in individual tax rates; those numeric details were not included in the meeting text provided.

After public comments, Mrs. Muse moved and Mr. Jule C. Wascom seconded a motion "to close Public Hearing on adoption of millage rates and rolling forward millage rates not exceeding the maximum authorized rates," which was carried unanimously by the jurors present. The minutes do not list any formal vote on adoption of specific millage amounts within this meeting record; they document only the opening and closing of the public hearing and the opportunity for public input.