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Parish Council · Oct 19, 2026
Council adopts 2027 budget, cuts speed limits on four roads, hears push on trash along LA 1
- Approved: Adoption of Ordinance 023-2026 — 2027 Operating and Capital Budget
- Approved: Adoption of Ordinance 024-2026 — littering and road abuse code amendments
- Approved: Adoption of Ordinance 025-2026 — Bayou Blue #618 speed limit
Before that
- Parish Council, Sep 21, 2026: Council clears 2025 audit, OKs rezoning for indoor rec facility — and gets an earful about roadside litter
- Parish Council, Aug 17, 2026: Council overrides Salter's veto on Felise Lacaze Road, plus five fire board reappointments
Next: Parish Council, Nov 16, 2026
Natchitoches Parish at a glance: 10 recent meetings · 2 upcoming · 4 active issues · 4 decisions
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What's hot right now· 4
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Upcoming meetings· 2
On the record
Recent decisions· 4
Adoption of Ordinance 023-2026 — 2027 Operating and Capital Budget
Approved 5–0Parish CouncilOct 19Adoption of Ordinance 024-2026 — littering and road abuse code amendments
Approved 5–0Parish CouncilOct 19Adoption of Ordinance 025-2026 — Bayou Blue #618 speed limit
Approved 5–0Parish CouncilOct 19Adoption of Ordinance 026-2026 — Coulee Loop #340 speed limit
Approved 5–0Parish CouncilOct 19
Development watch
What's being built· 4
Recent meetings
Full archive →- OCT19Parish CouncilTranscribedVideo
Council adopts 2027 budget, cuts speed limits on four roads, hears push on trash along LA 1
- SEP21Parish CouncilTranscribedVideo
Council clears 2025 audit, OKs rezoning for indoor rec facility — and gets an earful about roadside litter
- AUG17Parish CouncilTranscribedVideo
Council overrides Salter's veto on Felise Lacaze Road, plus five fire board reappointments
- AUG3Parish CouncilTranscribedVideo
Council OKs geophysical survey deal and road agreement for oil and gas traffic
- JUL27Parish CouncilTranscribedVideo
Council OKs road repair deal with Adamas Energy, moves a Natchez polling place, and tables a rezoning that missed planning approval
- JUN15Parish CouncilTranscribedVideo
Council tables four zoning ordinances after Planning Commission quorum failure, rescinds Felise Lacaze road abandonment
Frequently asked about Natchitoches Parish
When does the Natchitoches Parish Council meet?
The Parish Council meets on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in Room 211 (Parish Council Board Room) of the Natchitoches Parish Courthouse, 200 Church Street, excluding holidays and special called meetings.
How is Natchitoches Parish governed?
Natchitoches Parish operates under a Home Rule Charter. Five council members, elected from single-member districts to four-year terms, form the legislative branch.
Where can I find Natchitoches Parish Council agendas and minutes?
Agendas, minutes, ordinances and resolutions are posted on the parish website under Council Meeting Documents, and meetings are posted on the Natchitoches Parish YouTube channel.
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