Meeting recaps, initiatives I'm tracking, and plain-English notes on what's happening in Madisonville.
The discoloration affecting some residents' tap water is caused by manganese oxidizing when chlorine is introduced — not a safety concern, according to the state, but a real quality-of-life issue. Here's what the town is doing about it and how to report recurring problems.
Read the updateNew setback and signage guidelines are being drafted to keep the Tchefuncte corridor true to its small-town character as more development eyes the area. Details, timelines, and how to weigh in before the vote.
Read the updateNotes from the March budget session, including pay adjustments for public works and police that I pushed to prioritize — and why they mattered.
Read the updateA rundown of the three main items discussed in February — a drainage project scoped for the east side, updated permitting for short-term rentals, and a renewed commitment to the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum.
Read the updateOne year into this term, here's where I'm focusing my energy for the year ahead — historic district updates, communication upgrades, and the infrastructure projects I'm watching closely.
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