Ascension Parish Council - November 5, 2026

The Ascension Parish Council meeting on November 5, 2026, included an update on the Modesto Community Property Owners Education Program, which is helping West Bank residents understand property titles, succession issues, appraisals, relocation options, and available support. The presenter reported that 40 residents had preregistered for services through Community Development Capital Partners; no new contract award or spending action was presented for the program. The council approved the 2027 employee health and life insurance benefits, with an 11% increase under the Blue Cross Blue Shield plan after Aetna, Cigna, and United declined to offer coverage. The motion passed without objection.

The council also approved a zoning map change from medium-intensity residential to mixed use. It introduced an ordinance to amend the drainage provisions of the Unified Land Development Code, an ordinance accepting a 2.524-acre access-road parcel donation from CF Industries Blue Point LLC with the parish responsible for associated costs and fees, and an ordinance to acquire a 4.2-acre parcel for $93,333.32 plus closing costs for drainage and flood-control improvements. These ordinances were introduced, not finally adopted, at this meeting.