Parish Officials make improvements to Riverbend Subdivision Playground

St. Bernard Parish Government Officials celebrated improvements to Riverbend Subdivision Playground in Violet with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. On hand for the ribbon cutting were Parish President Guy McInnis, Council Vice-Chair Kerri Callais, District E Co...

Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness

The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is responsible for keeping St. Bernard Parish families informed by providing up-to-date information on homeland security and emergency operations as they are applicable to federal, state and local...

Water Treatment Plant Operator IV

The purpose of this classification is to provide operation of water treatment facility in compliance with Federal and State Safe Drinking Water Act requirements for the operation of water treatment, distribution storage facilities and...

Water Treatment Plant Operator III

The purpose of this classification is to provide operation of water treatment facility in compliance with Federal and State Safe Drinking Water Act, requirements for the operation of water treatment, water distribution storage facilities and...

Water Treatment Plant Operator II

The purpose of this classification is to provide operation of water treatment facility in compliance with Federal and State Safe Drinking Water Act requirements for the operation of water treatment, storage facilities and booster pumping station...

Water Treatment Plant Operator I

The purpose of this classification is to provide operation of water treatment facility in compliance with federal and state safe drinking water act requirements for the operation of water treatment, storage facilities and distribution booster station(s).

Concessions - Field Worker

The purpose of this classification is to sell concessions, and assist with field preparation at the St. Bernard Parish Recreation facilities. The primary location is Val Riess Complex. To make sure that the stand/field is clean, safe, and organized...

Stormwater

Rain water runs off all impervious surfaces including roofs, driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, and streets collecting pollutants such as oils, fertilizers, metals, plastics, debris and bacteria along the way to the storm drain...

Fair Housing Reasonable Accommodation Ordinance

Notice of Fair Housing Accommodation Procedures for people with disabilities...

Section 504 Compliance

St. Bernard Parish hereby notifies participants, beneficiaries, applicants, and employees, including those with impaired vision or hearing, and unions or professional organizations...

2019 Council Meeting Dates

2019 Council Meeting Dates PDF

2019 Adopted Budget

2019 Adopted Budget (PDF)

Equal Opportunity Policy

Equal Opportunity Policy

St. Bernard Parish Recreation/Leisure Program hosts Monthly Sock Hops at Val Riess Sports Complex

St. Bernard Parish Recreation/Leisure Program will host a Sock Hop on Friday, July 21, 2017 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The sock hop will be held at Val Riess Sports Complex located at 1101 Magistrate Street (end of Palmisano Blvd) in Chalmette. There will als...

St. Bernard Leisure Program to host Donuts with Santa on Saturday, December 21st

The event will be hosted at the Frederick Sigur Civic Center North Ballroom located at 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette. Doors open for 9:00 a.m. festivities begin 9:30 a.m. with a special performance by: Velocity Dance Center’s Children Haw...

LIHEAP Assistance Funds

St. Bernard Parish Government Department of Housing and Redevelopment announces the availability of funds dedicated to assist St. Bernard Parish residents who are eligible low income households with energy payments.

Applicants will be seen by appointment O...

St. Bernard Parish Government Awarded $35 Million Dollars for Coastal Project

The project, which will create over 300 acres of marsh and several miles of marsh terracing immediately east of Delacroix, was voted #1 in the state by the committee of state and federal agencies. 

Today’s vote marks the third largescale...

Cook-off for the Coast proceeds benefit local coastal projects

The Wild Game Edition is held annually in partnership with St. Bernard Parish Government Coastal Division, the Meraux Foundation, St. Bernard Parish Tourist Commission, Restore the Mississippi River Delta and Vanishing Paradise the Cook-Off for the Coast....

St. Bernard Fire Officer Completes the US National Fire Academy

The student attends a two week class each year designed to enhance their professional development through a series of graduate and upper-division-baccalaureate equivalent courses taken over the four-year period. After each two week course they must comple...

St. Bernard Water and Sewer to Launch Online Payment Portal November 1, 2019

This new portal will allow for more options and flexibility, especially when and how payments can be made. It will allow customers to pay via e-check or credit card AND you will also be able to call an automated service to make secure payments over the ph...

Philippine Honorary Consul Robert G. Romero meets St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis

The meeting was held to discuss plans formulated by the Philippine Consulate in Louisiana and the Philippine–Louisiana Historical Society to erect and dedicate a marker commemorating Saint Malo in front of the Louis Alfred Ducros M.D. Museum and...

Vacancy on the St. Bernard Parish Planning Commission

Applicants must be a resident of St. Bernard Parish residing in District C and must be a registered voter in St. Bernard Parish. Applications are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. in the St. Bernard Parish Govern...

Commerce Department Issues Fishery Disaster Declaration Due to Mississippi River Floodwaters

On Wednesday, September 25^th US Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross declared “a catastrophic regional fishery disaster occurred for Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama due to extreme flooding events in the Gulf of Mexico.”

“Fish...

St. Bernard Parish Officials Break Ground on Paul Park Playground

The new park will re-establish the previous neighborhood park destroyed during Katrina but expand the park and its amenities. The new park will feature a children’s playground, outdoor basketball court, a covered picnic pavilion and walking path...

Volleyball Season comes to an end

The Kenilworth Knights 5-7 year old girls brought home the championship trophy as they defeated the number one seed Versailles Cardinals Black Team.

The Champions for the 8-10 year old are standing along at the top; the Kenilworth Knights volleyball team d...

Local Firemen assist with Hurricane Dorian Recovery

The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) continues to coordinate support for states expected to be impacted by Hurricane Dorian. Following requests from South Carolina and Florida, Governor John Bel Edwards ...

Parish Officials Celebrate the Completion of Canal Crossing

The canal crossing, located in the 2700 block of Maureen Lane, was funded with FEMA dollars. The scope of work included replacement of the existing culvert canal crossing with a precast clear span con-span, concrete roadway rehabilitation, utility repairs...

Fire Hydrant and Greasing Project Complete

Fire hydrants are painted to color codes that are mandated by National and Insurance Standards. The color of the top of the fire hydrant indicates the size of the water main and gallon per minute flow rate. This is very important to our firefighters when ...

Kennedy Co-Sponsors Legislation to Assist Fishermen

St. Bernard Parish Government Officials and the chairman of the Louisiana United Crabbers Alliance met with members of Congress and congressional staffers from Louisiana and Mississippi last week as parish government continues to press Washington for both...

St. Bernard Parish Officials Celebrate The Grand Opening of Blue Bird Park

• Bluebird Park, located at 24 E. Chalmette Circle, emphasizes special needs facilities and a universal playground design that the entire family can enjoy together. The final design, developed by RCL Architecture, features 34 different accessible play unit ...

Disaster Assistance Legislation Introduced For Local Fishermen

St. Bernard Parish Officials began seeking assistance after the opening of the Bonnet Carre Spillway caused devastating impacts to the shrimp, crab and oyster harvest. Parish President Guy McInnis declared a State of Emergency and requested federal assist...

40 Arpent Wetlands Observatory Fishing Pier

The parish received a grant worth $77,800 from the State of Louisiana Local Government Assistance Program to construct the 40 x 16 ft. covered pier and a connecting walkway to the parking area. The new recreational pier will complement existing facilities...

Heights Neighborhood Park Groundbreaking

The park will be the first park in a series of neighborhood parks to be developed throughout St. Bernard Parish using properties allocated for public use by parish government. The park will serve as a trailhead to the 40 Arpent walking/bike path and will ...

Fire Department Teams up with League of Angels

The game, held at the Val Riess Sports Complex, was action-packed and one that won’t be forgotten. The firefighters and their buddies ran the bases and fielded various positions throughout the game.

Members of St. Bernard Firefighters that partic...

Two Parish Teams win USSSA World Series

The 6U All-Star team defeated their rival team “The Naturals” from Slidell 18-11. Joshua Moity was named Defensive MVP and Jayden Forvendel was named Tournament MVP.

The St. Bernard 11U All-Star Team defeated the Franklinton 11U All-Sta...

St. Bernard Officials and Community Partners hold Annual Day at the Legislature Event

St. Bernard Parish Government and its partners in the educational, law enforcement, and business communities held its annual St. Bernard Day at the Legislature event on June 6^th on the grounds of the State Capitol.

St. Bernard leaders served up local seafo...

St. Bernard Film and TV Department win Gold Telly Award

For the past 40 years, the Telly Awards has annually showcased the best work created within television and across video, for all screens. Receiving over 12,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents, Telly Award winners represent work from some of th...

40 Arpent Wetlands Observatory Fishing Pier

The parish received a grant worth $77,800 from the State of Louisiana Local Government Assistance Program to construct the 40 x 16 ft. covered pier and a connecting walkway to the parking area. The new recreational pier will complement existing facilities...

Kenilworth Knights overall winner of the 2019 Track Meet

The cool and overcast day was perfect weather for the runners. For the second year in a row Kenilworth Knights was the top winner with 652 points. In 2^nd place was Carolyn Park with 576 points, 3^rd place went to Borgnemouth Braves with 396 points, and 4^th...

2019 State of the Parish

The event included Parish President Guy McInnis, Louisiana Governor Johnn Bel Edwards, Chamber President Mindy Airhart and the St. Bernard Parish Government Choir.

Read on...

Graduation Ceremony for Firefighter Recruits

Recent graduates are Taz Aschebrock, Chad Bush, Christopher Bush, Michael Bartholomae, Teddy Carlisle, Emmanuel Goettz, Tyler Estopinal, Monica Montgomery, Gene Nicosia, Tristen Saavedra, Cody Smith, and Paul Spicuzza.

St. Bernard and Corps signs Wetlands Restoration Design Agreement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, and Parish officials signed the design agreement for the Louisiana Coastal Area (LCA) Beneficial Use of Dredged Material Program (BUDMAT) project in St. Bernard Parish. “The BUDMAT program ...

St. Bernard Parish Officials meet with Louisiana Delegation

Parish Officials met with members of Louisiana congressional delegation to discuss issues affecting St. Bernard Parish including the impact freshwater diversions have on oyster farmers, the Industrial Canal lock expansion and flood insurance. President Mc...

Award of Merit for the Palmisano Drainage Project

The Louisiana Chapter of the American Concrete Institute conducts an annual awards competition for projects designed and constructed in Louisiana. The projects are submitted by owners, engineers, contractors, testing labs, and concrete providers. They are...

St. Bernard Parish President serves as Chair of RPC

As Chairman of RPC, President McInnis is responsible for running all board meetings and signing contracts. He also serves as Chair of transportation policy committee which guides the decisions of RPC.

The Regional Planning Commission is (RPC) is a board co...

St. Bernard Parish Keeps Citizens Safe and Informed with Everbridge Resident Alerts

St. Bernard Parish is now working with Everbridge, the worldwide leader in unified critical communications, to keep residents, staff and emergency personnel safe and informed with quick and reliable emergency notifications and public service announcements...