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Council renews four-mill ad valorem tax to fund parish health units through 2036
Summary
The council adopted T.P. Ordinance No. 26-22 to renew a four-mill ad valorem tax for ten years (2027–2036) to fund maintenance, operation and development of parish health units. The ordinance passed on July 27 with recorded YEA votes (Wells absent).
Tangipahoa Parish Council adopted T.P. Ordinance No. 26-22 on July 27 to renew a four-mill ad valorem tax on property for a 10-year period beginning 2027 and ending 2036. The ordinance authorizes collection of the tax to support maintenance, operation and development of the parish’s health units; the motion passed by roll call with Sinagra, Ingraffia, Joseph, Havis, Ridgel, Mayeaux, Vial, Hyde and Cieutat voting YEA (Wells absent).
Council members noted the ordinance had been introduced previously and published in advance. The measure is a long-term property tax levy intended to provide stable funding for parish health services; specific revenue estimates and budget allocations were not specified during the meeting.
