St Bernard Update: 2009-11-15

Poll Results

The Council makes $7,200 a year, plus some benefits, how much of a raise do they deserve?
Not a penny,more.......47%
They should make $20,000 a year.....14%
They should make $33,000 a year.....29%
They should make $45,000 a year.....8%
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How is the Parish recovery going?
Better than expected ..........20%
About where it should be ...10%
Behind schedule..70%

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How long till a new hospital is built?
2 years-----20%
3 years-----40%
Never-------40%
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What should the Parish do about the apartment projects?
Just let them build them...........10%
Give them the permits, but keep appealing in court.....16%
Keep fighting, no matter the cost...........73%
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Should the Hospital Committee build on the Meraux Foundation land, or move the hospital elsewhere?
Build somewhere else..........89%

Build on the Meraux land......11%
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How much would you pay for the lot next door to you, if it was vacant and you could not rebuild on it?

$4,000.............22%
$6,000.............51%
$8,000.............21%
$10,000...........6%

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Are you in facor of a $20 / month fee for Fire and Sanitation services?

Yes, I'm in favor of it .........29%
No, I'm against it.................71%

Sunday, November 15, 2009

New Visitor Center Groundbreaking

Update Article: Groundbreaking Ceremony for new visitor center at Chalmette Battlefield

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve announces new Superintendent Carol Clark, Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery at Chalmette:pictured Parish Officials, Tourism Commission and NPS facilities manager Brian Strack

First quarter 2010 completion western wall of brick restoration project may re-open pedestrian access to the loop road. For more Information : Battlefield and National Cemetery Projects