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St. Tammany Parish Educational Materials Regarding Ballot Initiatives on the March 29 Election Ballot

St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation's mission is to enhance the economic landscape by supporting businesses, fostering a welcoming business environment, and ensuring St. Tammany Parish remains a premier destination for investment and development. As the economic development agency for St. Tammany Parish businesses, we serve as a conduit of timely, relevant information that impacts the economy of St. Tammany, and a connector of engagement between elected leadership and the surrounding business community.

There are three measures that appear on the March 29 ballot that will affect St. Tammany Parish businesses and residents alike. We encourage you to review the ballot measure summaries below and use the resources provided to learn more.

St. Tammany Parish Extension and Rededication of the District 3 Sales Tax

 

The St. Tammany Parish Extension and Rededication of the District 3 Sales Tax is not a new tax or a tax increase. The extension and rededication will fully fund major traffic and drainage improvements as well as the District Attorney and public safety agencies. Revenues generated from the rededication and extension of the sales tax will go towards maintaining public infrastructure, including roadways and drainage facilities—ensuring the public health, safety, and welfare of Parish residents through the year 2056. This is important for reinforcing public safety and retaining the quality of life we appreciate in St. Tammany, maintaining critical infrastructure imperative to the retention of existing corporate and community members, and securing additional business investments in our region. Additional information on this ballot initiative is available at bit.ly/stp2025election.

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25 0319 STP Tax Change

St. Tammany Parish Library Millage Renewal

 

The St. Tammany Parish Library Millage Renewal is a continuation of an existing millage that will help fund your neighborhood library for the next 15 years. The St. Tammany Parish Library, celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, is an invaluable public resource that receives 96% of its funding through a dedicated millage, which officially expired December 31, 2024. In 2024, St. Tammany Parish Library system – which consists of twelve locations throughout the Parish – boasted over 600,000 visitors, 1M+ items checked out, nearly 170,000 Wi-Fi users, and more than 4,000 community events. This millage continuation will guarantee this essential public service is properly funded and maintained, furthering the reputation of St. Tammany as a first-class community. Additional information on this ballot initiative is available at sttammanylibrary.org/election.

 

Constitutional Amendment 2

 

Amendment 2 on the statewide ballot would revise the fiscal policies, tax structure, and government regulation policies currently in place in the state’s constitution. This critical measure is aimed at modernizing our state’s economy and making Louisiana a more attractive place to live, work, and invest. As part of the historic steps being taken to shed the outdated fiscal policies that have hindered our economic growth, these reforms will make Louisiana more competitive with neighboring states, improve our business climate, and unlock new opportunities for job creation, innovation, and investment. At a time when site selection groups meticulously assess where to expand, Louisiana must position itself as a prime destination for business, and this amendment is a key part of that effort. Our partners at Louisiana Economic Development have prepared informational resources that can be found on their website at opportunitylouisiana.org. Additional information on this ballot initiative is also available at parlouisiana.org.

 

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