SLIDELL NEWSPAPER

Council Decision Raises Questions About Residential Growth, Zoning Regulations and Future Development in Slidell SLIDELL, La. — The Slidell City Council has rejected a proposed ordinance addressing high-density residential development regulations, leaving the city's existing zoning framework in place as discussions about housing growth, neighborhood preservation and infrastructure concerns continue. The decision followed the October 27, 2026, City Council meeting, according to reporting published by NOLA.com. The proposal concerned regulations governing higher-density residential construction within city limits. Its rejection comes as Slidell continues implementing its Unified Development Code, which establishes zoning classifications, permitted land uses and requirements for residential...

Proposed $253 Parcel Fee Renewal Would Maintain Flood Protection Funding for Five Slidell Neighborhoods Through 2032 SLIDELL, La. — Voters in several Slidell neighborhoods will decide November 3, 2026, whether to renew an existing drainage maintenance fee that helps finance the levees, pumping station and retention ponds protecting their communities from flooding. The proposed Slidell Drainage District 4 fee renewal would preserve the current rate of $253 per 10,000 square feet of land for another five-year period, beginning in 2028 and ending in 2032. The proposition is expected to generate approximately $300,017 annually to support drainage operations, equipment repairs, levee maintenance and other flood protection expenses. Residents of New Kingspoint, Fox Hollow, Pinehurst, Oak Plain...

Robert Hodges, Scott Illing, David Maki and Daniel Seuzeneau addressed accountability, employee morale, jail conditions and the future of the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office during an October 7 forum in Mandeville. MANDEVILLE, La. — Four candidates competing to become the next St. Tammany Parish sheriff presented their approaches to law enforcement leadership during a public forum Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The discussion focused on department accountability, employee morale, jail conditions and the management decisions awaiting the next sheriff following former Sheriff Randy Smith's resignation. Robert Hodges, Scott Illing, David Maki and Daniel Seuzeneau participated in the candidates forum at The Greystone, located at 935 Clausel Street in Mandeville. Their appearances provided...