Stephen Ussery, a veteran of Gonzales PD with more than two decades worth of experience, recently launched the social media page for his candidacy to unseat Chief of Police Sherman Jackson. With the tagline… If you do not want law & order, do not vote for me! – Stephen G. Ussery Ussery is hitting the […]
Brittany Point annexation petition referred back to Gonzales Planning Commission
02/20/2024 by
A standing room only crowd, others tiptoeing to get a view inside the Council Meeting Room at Gonzales City Hall on Monday, anticipating the consideration of Brittany Point, LLC’s annexation hearing. 55.14 acres adjoining Gonzales’ eastern city limits, Doug Diez’s property abuts one of the city’s drainage hotspots where fears of flooding accompany every torrential […]
The case for Brittany Point’s annexation into the City of Gonzales
02/19/2024 by
Yesterday we made the general case for annexation of property into the City of Gonzales. Today we take up the merits of one particular annexation request, scheduled for consideration by the City Council on Monday is 55 acres adjacent to the easternmost city limits on Hwy 30. Doug Diez has petitioned for annexation, intending to […]
Recycling Services are FREE to Gonzales residents
02/16/2024 by
Recycling is as easy as 1,2,3! Check out our graphic to learn more about recyclable materials and proper recycling practices. Together, we can help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in our landfills. Recycling services are FREE for Gonzales residents—stop by City Hall to grab your recycling bin!
EA Drainage tables $726,000 New River project change order, corrective measures discussed
02/07/2024 by
On Tuesday, East Ascension Drainage Commission, comprised of the entire 11-member Ascension Parish Council seated Ex Officio, declined to approve a $726,000 change order for the substantially complete New River Channel Improvement project. The original contract was not awarded to Boone Services, LLC, but the low bidder (Bridging the Gap, LLC) would not or could not […]
Cointment’s 75/25 tax share on annexed properties tabled by Parish Council
02/02/2024 by
Rarely have Ascension’s three municipalities united against a common threat, real or perceived. Thursday was one of those occasions when two east bank mayors crossed the Sunshine Bridge to join Donaldsonville’s Leroy Sullivan. They oppose an ordinance proposed by Parish President Clint Cointment seeking a larger share of sales tax generated on properties annexed by […]
City of Gonzales, parish officials at odds over Tax Sharing in annexed property
01/30/2024 by
President Clint Cointment is convinced Ascension Parish is getting a bum deal, unfairly denied its fair share of Sales & Use Tax revenue generated within five distinct areas annexed by two municipalities going back to 1988. Four of the subject annexations were by the City of Gonzales, one by the City of Donaldsonville, and Cointment […]
Value of Ascension Parish property has more than doubled since 2010
01/18/2024 by
The assessed value of all real property in Ascension Parish has, unsurprisingly, increased alongside the population. In fact, the value of Ascension’s property has outpaced the population growth that has slowed since the 2010 decennial census numbers were published (Ascension’s estimated population was 107,215 with the latest estimate putting it at 130,458 as of July […]
AP Library is an unqualified success story and valuable asset
01/14/2024 by
Did you know that in 2023, our amazing patrons saved an astonishing $14,693,153.61 by borrowing from the library? This impressive total doesn’t even include electronic resources! These numbers speak volumes about the incredible value our library brings to the community. We invite you to come and experience the true value of your library, where the […]
Gonzales Planning Commission recommends denial of Diez property annexation petition
01/04/2024 by
Gonzales’ Planning Commission unanimously recommended denial of Doug Diez’s petition to annex 55 acres into the city limits on Wednesday. Diez ultimate objective, development of a 150-160 lot residential subdivision north of Hwy 30 in between Gonzales’ easternmost boundary and Smith Tank & Steel, failed to generate much enthusiasm among four commissioners (Reece LeBlanc was […]
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