Washington Parish Council Agenda for March 23, 2026

The Washington Parish Council will meet at 5:30 PM on March 23, 2026 in Council Chambers at the Courthouse in Franklinton. The meeting will  be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/mthermonwebtv  On the Agenda are the following:

Proclamation: Ben's Ford Varsity Lady Eagles Basketball Team

Presentation: Recognizing the Retirement of Dewitt Williams, Washington Parish Government Permit Office

John Young: Candidate for Louisiana Public Service Commission, District 1

Austin Magee: Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, Louisiana's 5th Congressional District

ORDINANCES/RESOLUTIONS/DISCUSSION ITEMS

• Ordinance No. 26-783: Adopt an Ordinance to Establish the 22nd Judicial District Children and Youth Planning Board; to Provide for the Appointment of Members by the Washington Parish Council; and to Provide for Other Matters in Accordance with LA. R.S. 46:1941.1 ET SEQ.

• Ordinance No. 26-784: Adopt an Ordinance to Amend and Ratify Ordinance No. 06-412, Adopted December 11, 2006, Relative to Building Codes and Permits; to Update the Adoption of the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Pursuant to LA. R.S. 40:1730.21 ET SEQ., to Provide for Automatic Incorporation of Future State-Adopted Code Editions; to Provide for Administration, Permits, Inspections, Contractor Registration, Enforcement, Penalties and Appeals; to Provide for Reference to the Comprehensive Development Ordinance for Fees; and to Provide for Related Matters.

• Ordinance No. 26-785: Adopt an Ordinance Prohibiting Open Burning Within the Unincorporated Areas of Washington Parish, Louisiana, Providing for  Enforcement, Authorizing Code Enforcement Actions and Providing for Penalties.

• Resolution No. 26-1466: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Washington Parish President to Execute an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of  Transportation and Development (DOTD) for State Project No. H.015434 Relating to the Replacement of the Mitch Road Bridge Over Peters Creek.

• Resolution No. 26-1467: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Washington Parish President to Enter into an Incumbent Worker Training Program Agreement with Geaux Jobs-Local Workforce Development Area 20 for Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Training.

• Resolution No. 26-1468: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Washington Parish President to Execute Documents Necessary for Participation in an On The-Job Training Program Administered by Geaux Jobs-Local Workforce Development Area 20.

• Resolution No. 26-1469: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Holding of an Election in Washington Parish Fire Protection District No. 1, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, to Authorize the Levy of a Special Tax Therein.

• Resolution No. 26-1470: Adopt a Resolution for Appointment to the Washington Parish Tourism Commission Board of Directors.

Following Public Participation, the Council will hear reports from the Parish President and his staff before adjourning