St. John the Baptist Parish Unveils Comprehensive Drainage Master Plan Published on May 20, 2025 Most detailed drainage planning effort in decades prioritizes long-term flood protection and infrastructure improvements Tagged as: , Media Releases
May is Community Action Month! Published on May 01, 2025 We're proud to recognize the incredible work of our Community Services Department, formerly known as Health & Human Services. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parish President for a Day 2025 Published on April 29, 2025 Parish President Jaclyn Hotard welcomed three students for “Parish President for a Day” — a hands-on experience in leadership and local government. The students earned the title through a top bid at the school's annual fair. Tagged as: , Media Releases
St. John Parish Celebrates Completion of Major Coastal Project Published on April 21, 2025 St. John the Baptist Parish President Jaclyn Hotard is proud to announce the completion of a significant coastal protection project along the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain near Frenier Landing. The $9.5 million initiative includes the installation of 1.8 miles of breakwaters designed to reduce wave energy and combat shoreline erosion. Tagged as: , Media Releases
St. John the Baptist Parish Presents Drainage Master Plan Published on April 21, 2025 St. John the Baptist Parish has presented its new Drainage Master Plan, marking a major step forward in addressing drainage concerns across the parish. This comprehensive plan reflects a cornerstone of Parish President Jaclyn Hotard’s administration and represents a data-driven, community-focused approach to long-term flood mitigation and infrastructure improvements. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Public Meeting Notice Published on April 09, 2025 The Parish will host a public meeting to present the findings of the Storm Water Master Plan, which outlines strategies and recommended projects to improve drainage and reduce flood risk across the Parish. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Parish President Hotard Hosts Ribbon Cutting for Cambridge Pump Stati Published on April 03, 2025 “This project is another step forward in our commitment to improving wastewater operations Parishwide,” said Parish President Hotard. “By decommissioning the Woodland Plant and enhancing the Cambridge Pump Station, we are creating a more efficient and cost-effective system that will benefit our residents for years to come.” Tagged as: , Media Releases
Wastewater Expansion Project Groundbreaking Published on March 14, 2025 Parish President and Officials Break Ground on Major Wastewater Expansion Project Tagged as: , Media Releases
Little Starr's Center Ribbon Cutting Published on March 14, 2025 Congratulations to Ana'stacia Francis and the staff of Little Starr’s Center on their grand opening at the former site of Joan’s Daycare located at 1708 Carrollwood Drive in Laplace! Parish President Jaclyn Hotard honored former owner Joan Ancker with a proclamation recognizing her more than 50 years of service to the community. Tagged as: , Media Releases
All Hail St. John Parish Council On Aging The Krewe of Masque Published on February 26, 2025 This morning, Parish President Jaclyn Hotard, officials and staff, celebrated Mardi Gras in style at the St. John Council on Aging Mardi Gras ball held at REGALA Gym. Staff helped served lunch and reveled with seniors who seemed to be having a “ball!” Tagged as: , Media Releases