# Ascension Parish Council - October 26, 2026


**Body:** Ascension21
**Date:** October 25, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities, Physical Infrastructure, Policy


At the October 26, 2026 Ascension Parish Council meeting, members reviewed the proposed amended 2026 and 2027 parish budgets. The proposed 2027 operating budget totals $166 million, and the presentation included a five-year capital improvement plan; the budget ordinance was introduced but not adopted, with adoption scheduled for November 19. Council approved ordinances authorizing two East Ascension drainage-property purchases for flood prevention: 13.517 acres for $510,000 plus closing costs, and 13.417 acres for $441,026.32 plus closing costs. A separate resolution calling an April 17, 2027 election to continue a five-mill road-lighting tax for ten years also passed without objection. Council approved a condemnation proceeding for property at 18031 Cecil James Road, with no purchase amount stated.

**Source:** Ascension21