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May 3, 2025 Election Results
Sunday, May 04, 2025
May 3, 2025 Election Results

Results from the Saturday, May 3, 2025 Livingston Parish ElectionIn the runoff for District Judge, 21st Judicial District Court, Division 1 Jenny Richardson Fore wins with 13,323 votes or 63% of the vote.  Jessica C Ledet also in the runoff had 7,728 votes or 37% of the vote.  The 3 parish district had Fore winning in Livingston and Tangipahoa parishes.  Ledet won the majority in St. Helena.   The Killian Alderman race was decided by 3 votes by Trevor Clardy with 143 votes.  His opponent had 140

Vote Yes - Amendment #2 - March 29, 2025
Monday, March 24, 2025
Vote Yes - Amendment #2 - March 29, 2025

  Tax Reform / Vote YES!  Livingston Parish Chamber supports a YES vote on Constitutional Amendment #2 - Here's why and how you can find out more about it.  Read the press release attached here.Watch the informative video below on the opportunity for Louisiana. Listen to how we are competitive now. Bonus: Hear how we climbed up to#16 in literacy in Louisiana from the 40's!See all the ballot items here including the Judge's race, Killian Municipal Election.Read the PAR Guide - on Amendments.   

Livingston Parish Chamber Endorses Co...
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Livingston Parish Chamber Endorses Constitutional Amendment 2

**Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce Endorses Constitutional Amendment 2 on March 29, 2025 Ballot** After thorough review, the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce supports Constitutional Amendment 2, citing its benefits for citizens and businesses. The amendment aims to simplify Louisiana’s complex tax system, limit growth on government, cap the income tax rate and double the exemption for seniors.  A key factor in the Chamber’s support is the potential for Amendment 2 to improve Louisiana’s

Election - 2024 - Who's Running
Monday, July 22, 2024
Election - 2024 - Who's Running

2024 Election - Livingston Parish Candidates   US Representative 1st Congressional District Randall Arrington - Republican - PonchatoulaJ. Frankie Hyers - No Party - MetairieMel Manuel - Democrat -  MadisonvilleSteve Scalise - Republican - Jefferson Ross Shales - Republican - New OrleansMargueritte Swanson - Republican - SlidellUS Representative 5th Congressional District Julia Letlow - Republican - RayvilleM.V. "Vinny" Mendoza - Republican - PonchatoulaMichael Vallien Jr. - Democrat - Baton

2024 - Elections - Candidates - Ballots
Saturday, December 02, 2023
2024 - Elections - Candidates - Ballots

Livingston Parish Ballot Items for 2024 Current Elected Official Listed Below.  We will update as they announce their intentions on the position and as new candidates are added.  United State PresidentUS Representative - 6th Congressional District Garret GravesJudge, Court of Appeal 1st Circuit, 3rd District, Division AWayne Ray ChutzJudge, Court of Appeal 1st Circuit, 3rd District, Division CAllison Hopkins PenzatoPublic Service Commission - District 2Craig GreeneMayor - City of Walker "Jimmy"

2023 - Parish President Candidates - Ballot - Video Links
Friday, October 13, 2023
2023 - Parish President Candidates - Ballot - Video Links

    Parish President Candidates Forum Missed it last night? Watch it here. Watch the Parish President Forum Here featuring these candidates See the Parish Council - Sheriff Candidates who attended here. Over 12 candidates    Livingston Parish Ballot- Election 2023Candidates & Amendments Guide Livingston Parish Ballot Complete Candidate's list and Guide to the Amendments can be found at this link.   October 3 Parish President - Council Forum   October 7 Early Voting Ends   October 14 Election

Parish President Forum with Livingston Parish Candidates hosted by the Livingston Parish Chamber set
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Parish President Forum with Livingston Parish Candidates hosted by the Livingston Parish Chamber set

Parish President Forum with Livingston Parish Candidates hosted by the Livingston Parish Chamber set for October 3, 2023The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce is hosting a parish president forum on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.  The event will be held at the Suma Community Center at the Satsuma Exit of I 12.  Both candidates running for the parish president seat, Jeff Ard and Randy Delatte, have confirmed they will participate in the event.  Both candidates will be given an opportunity for opening and

BRAC's State wide priorities for cand...
Wednesday, September 06, 2023
BRAC's State wide priorities for candidates - 2023

Baton Rouge Area Chamber releases '2023 Statewide election agenda and platform'Staff report Sep 5, 2023  As the state rolls into September, platforms and positions will become more clear. The Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) recently released their agendas and platforms, which they will use to grade potential candidates. "Louisiana has become an outlier among Southern states regarding population and job growth," BRAC's release stated. "Since the start of 2016, the state is alone across the South for having

Leadership changes in the works at LA...
Tuesday, September 05, 2023
Leadership changes in the works at LABI, LED and C1))

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023BUSINESSOPINIONSPOLITICSAlford: Leadership changes in the works at LABI, LED and C100By  Jeremy Alford     (iStock) Three organizations that reside inside the beating heart of commerce in the Bayou State—the Committee of 100; Louisiana Association of Business and Industry; and Louisiana Economic Development—will all have new leadership installed over the next five months. When there’s an open seat for governor, like there is this year, turnover at the top is normal in state

Government's take on Profanity in the...
Friday, August 18, 2023
Government's take on Profanity in the Workplace... - Workforce participation by state - Immigration - AI

Government’s take on profanity in the workplace…August 18, 2023       The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently issued a decision in a case called Stericycle. Stericycle deals with the seemingly trivial issue of employee handbooks and whether provisions in those handbooks violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).  However, the real-world implications for employers are anything but trivial, as the NLRB is once again using an

LP Chamber Advocacy Update - April 6....
Sunday, April 09, 2023
LP Chamber Advocacy Update - April 6. 2023

Livingston Parish Chamber Advocacy Update POLL - Are candidate forums important to elections?Are candidate forums important to elections?YesSelectNoSelectUnsureSelect LP Business Priorities 2023 Business Priorities for 2023 Legislative Session begins Monday, April 10th With the important elections for 2023 and the start of the 2023 Louisiana Legislative Session on Monday, April 10th, there has been lots of movement on priorities, predictions and general information on the coming year. To help your

NFIB - Stance for 2023 Session
Thursday, April 06, 2023
NFIB - Stance for 2023 Session

National Federation of Independent Business 2023 Stances   NFIB state chapter readies push for tax cutsBy  David Jacobs     A view from the balcony of the House of Representatives as they work during the 2014 Louisiana Legislative session. (File photo) The Louisiana chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business plans to press for tax cuts in light of the state’s surplus of dollars. Tax changes, including the potential elimination of state income taxes, are expected to be a hot topic during

2015 Livingston Parish Business Prioi...
Monday, April 13, 2015
2015 Livingston Parish Business Prioirites

    Livingston Parish Business Leaders Announce state priorities for 2015 Legislative Session  The Chamber's Governmental Affairs Committee hosted the State Delegation representing Livingston Parish to discuss the 2015 Legislative Session and the priorities for the parish in regards to business.  Representatives Pope, Hodges and Schexnaydre plus Senator Erdey attended. Representative Mack and Senators White and Amedee were unable to attend.   Business leaders in attendance were Wayne Dugas / Lard Oil, Craig

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