Washington public meetings in 2025
8 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Town of Washington Council will meet to review November 2025 financials and discuss an alcohol beverage permit. The body will also consider the appointment of a part-time police officer.
- Discussion of Ordinance 1 of 2024 Alcohol Beverage Permit for Richard’s Soul Kitchen LLC
- Approval of November 2025 Financials with Budget to Actual Comparison
- Approval of a new hire candidate for Part Time Police Officer
- Update on resolving Audit Findings 24-25
- Notice of Bayou Carron Bridge closure on January 5
The Washington City Council met on December 15, 2025, and approved the minutes from the November 17 meeting, the November 2025 financials, and the hiring of Shane Beard as a part-time police officer. No public comments were made, and no other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved November 17, 2025 council meeting minutes
- Approved November 2025 financials with budget-to-actual comparison
- Approved new hire Shane Beard as part-time police officer (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Town Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss a new sales tax and retirement system participation. The body will also review financial audits and consider several grant applications.
- Ordinance levying a .2% Sales Tax effective Jan. 1, 2026
- Ordinance approving participation in Municipal Employee Retirement System (MERS)
- Resolution to sell old water meters
- Resolutions supporting LGAP, CWEF, and LCDBG applications
- Burton Kolder review of FY 24-25 audit
The Washington City Council approved a .2% sales tax to begin on January 1, 2026. It also approved participation in the Municipal Employee Retirement System and accepted the FY 24‑25 audit report. Additional actions included adopting the October 2025 financials, minutes, and several resolutions related to water meters, grant applications, and mayoral authority for LCDBG.
- Approved Council meeting minutes from Oct 20 2025 (4-0)
- Approved October 2025 financials (4-0)
- Accepted Audit FY 24‑25 report (4-0)
- Approved .2% sales tax ordinance (4-0)
- Approved participation in Municipal Employee Retirement System (MERS) (4-0)
- Approved resolution authorizing surplus & sale of old water meters (4-0)
- Approved resolution supporting LGAP application (4-0)
- Approved resolution granting mayor authority for LCDBG application (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Washington Town Council will meet on August 18, 2025 to review several agenda items. The meeting includes approval of July 2025 financials, adoption of multiple policies, a proposed ordinance, an opt‑out from a state temporary‑housing waiver, and a resolution to let the mayor and chief sign a cooperative agreement with the Port Barre Police Department.
- Approval of July 2025 financials with budget‑to‑actual comparison
- Adoption of Disaster Recovery & Continuity, Electronic Device Issuance, Budget, and Receipts & Collections policies
- Introduction of proposed ordinance approval MERS
- Opt‑out of Louisiana’s Expedited Temporary Housing Assistance Waiver program
- Resolution authorizing the mayor and chief to sign a cooperative agreement with Port Barre Police Department
The council approved the July 2025 meeting minutes and the July 2025 financials with a budget‑to‑actual comparison. Members voted 5‑0 to adopt four new policies covering disaster recovery, electronic devices, budgeting, and receipts. A resolution authorizing an expedited FEMA temporary housing and shelter assistance waiver of land‑use and permitting requirements was also approved unanimously. No action was taken on a proposed law‑enforcement assistance agreement.
- Approved July 2025 council meeting minutes (motion carried)
- Approved July 2025 financials with budget‑to‑actual comparison (motion carried)
- Approved Disaster Recovery & Continuity, Electronic Device Issuance, Budget, and Receipts & Collections policies (5‑0)
- Approved FEMA Temporary Housing and Shelter Assistance Waiver of Land Use/Permitting (5‑0)
- No action on Resolution to authorize Mayor and Chief of Police to sign Mutual Law Enforcement Assistance Agreement
- Adjourned meeting (motion carried)
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
City Council
The Washington Town Council will meet on July 21, 2025 to approve June 2025 meeting minutes and financial statements. Council members will discuss audit findings and a Louisiana compliance questionnaire. They will consider a resolution supporting the American Legion Post 209's sponsorship of a U.S. Marine Band performance for the nation's 250th anniversary. They will also consider a resolution authorizing the mayor and chief of police to sign a mutual law‑enforcement assistance agreement.
- Approve June 2025 meeting minutes
- Approve June 2025 financials with budget‑to‑actual comparison
- Consider resolution adopting the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
- Consider resolution supporting American Legion Post 209 sponsorship of U.S. Marine Band performance for the 250th anniversary of the United States
- Consider resolution authorizing the Mayor and Chief of Police to sign a Mutual Law Enforcement Assistance Agreement
The council approved the July meeting minutes and the June financial report. It adopted the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire and approved a resolution supporting the American Legion Post 209 sponsorship of a Marine Band performance. The council also authorized the mayor and chief of police to sign a mutual law‑enforcement assistance agreement. All motions carried with unanimous yeas.
- Approved June 2025 council meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved June 2025 financials with budget‑to‑actual comparison (unanimous)
- Adopted Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (unanimous)
- Approved resolution supporting American Legion Post 209 Marine Band sponsorship (unanimous)
- Authorized mayor and chief of police to sign Mutual Law Enforcement Assistance Agreement (unanimous)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Washington, LA Town Council will hold a regular meeting on June 16, 2025 to discuss and vote on budget matters, including an amended budget ordinance for fiscal year 2025 and the standard budget ordinance for fiscal year 2026. The agenda also includes approval of May 2025 financial statements, an update on audit findings, and a proposal to write off uncollectible utility accounts. Additional items are a designation for the official journal and a mayoral update on a meter project.
- Public Comments for Amended Budget Ordinance YE 0613012025
- Public Comments for Budget Ordinance YE 0613012026
- Approval of May 2025 Financials with Budget-to-Actual comparison
- Authorization to write off uncollectible utility accounts
- Mayor comments: meter project update
The council approved the May 2025 meeting minutes and the May 2025 financial report. It then approved the Amended Budget Ordinance YE 0613012025, the Budget Ordinance YF,0613012026, and an authorization to write off uncollectible utility accounts. The town’s official journal was designated as the Daily World, and the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved May 2025 council meeting minutes (5 yeas, 0 nays)
- Approved May 2025 financials with budget‑to‑actual comparison (5 yeas, 0 nays)
- Approved Amended Budget Ordinance YE 0613012025 (5 yeas, 0 nays)
- Approved Budget Ordinance YF,0613012026 (5 yeas, 0 nays)
- Approved Authorization to Write Off uncollectable Utility Accounts (5 yeas, 0 nays)
- Approved designation of Official Journal as Daily World (5 yeas, 0 nays)
- Adjourned regular meeting (unanimous approval)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Washington Town Council will meet on May 19, 2025 to consider several items including financial approvals, procurement policies, and a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the St. Landry Parish Economic and Industrial Development District for I-49 lighting improvements. The council will also receive a police department report and updates on audit findings and a meter project.
- Approval of April 2025 financials with budget‑to‑actual comparison
- Update on progress of resolving Audit Findings 23‑24
- Resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Landry Parish Economic and Industrial Development District for I‑49 lighting improvements
- Approval of Procurement Policy
- Approval of Procurement Procedures
The council unanimously approved the April 2025 meeting minutes and the April 2025 financials with budget‑to‑actual comparison. They also approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Landry Economic Nevelopment for I‑49 lighting improvements. In addition, the council adopted new procurement policy and procedures.
- Approved Council Meeting Minutes from April 2025 (5-0)
- Approved April 2025 Financials with budget‑to‑actual comparison (5-0)
- Approved Resolution authorizing mayor to sign Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. Landry Economic Nevelopment for I-49 lighting improvements (5-0)
- Approved Procurement Policy (5-0)
- Approved Procurement Procedures (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Washington Town Council will consider several resolutions, including setting the 2025 millage rate and authorizing the purchase of property next to the Town Barn. It will also vote on calling an election regarding a sales tax and discuss a senior feeding site with Savoy and St. Landry Parish Council on Aging. A public hearing on a tax proposition is scheduled for May 19, 2025. Additional items include financial updates, budget introductions, and a police department report.
- Resolution to set the 2025 millage rate
- Resolution to authorize purchase of property next to the Town Barn
- Resolution to call an election regarding sales tax
- Notice of Tax Proposition public hearing on May 19, 2025 at 5:50 pm
- Link Savoy with St. Landry Parish Council on Aging to discuss senior feeding site
The Washington Town Council unanimously approved several resolutions, including the purchase of property near the Town Barn, setting the 2025 millage, and calling a sales‑tax election. It also authorized the mayor to send an approval letter for a senior feeding site and approved the March 2025 meeting minutes and financials. The meeting was then adjourned.
- Approved March 2025 council minutes (4-0)
- Approved March 2025 financials with budget‑to‑actual comparison (4-0)
- Authorized mayor to send approval letter for senior feeding site (4-0)
- Approved purchase of property near Town Barn (4-0)
- Approved resolution setting 2025 millage (4-0)
- Approved resolution to surplus utility truck (4-0)
- Approved resolution to call a sales‑tax election (4-0)
- Adjourned meeting (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
City Council
The Town of Washington Council will hold a public hearing at 5:50 p.m. and a regular meeting at 6:00 p.m. on February 17, 2025. Council will consider two ordinances—one to regulate how utility rates are calculated and another to set utility fee deposits and terms. The meeting will also approve recent financial statements, update audit findings, and re‑appoint several town officials. Additional items include a police department report and the mayor’s comments on the 2025 holiday schedule and training requirements.
- Ordinance Regulating the Calculation for Utility Rates (public hearing and council consideration)
- Ordinance Utility Fees Deposits and Terms (public hearing and council consideration)
- Approval of December 2024 and January 2025 financials with budget‑to‑actual comparison
- Re‑appointment of Kolder Slaven & Company (CPA/Auditor), Steven “Buzz” Durio (Attorney), Ben Trant (Magistrate), Morgan Goudeau & Associates (Engineering Firm), Halli Polotzola (Municipal Clerk), and Jimmy Alfred (Public Works Supervisor)
- Police Department report
The Washington City Council held a public hearing and regular meeting on February 17, 2025. The council approved two ordinances: one regulating the calculation of utility rates for gas, water, and sewer services, and another regulating utility fees, deposits, and terms of service. Both passed unanimously. The council also approved the December 2024 meeting minutes, financials for December 2024 and January 2025, and reappointed several officials and firms.
- Approved Ordinance Regulating the Calculation for Utility Rates for Gas, Water, and Sewer Services (5-0)
- Approved Ordinance Regulating Utility Fees, Deposits, and Terms of Service (5-0)
- Approved Council Meeting Minutes from December 2024 (no January 2025 minutes due to snowstorm) (unanimous)
- Approved December 2024 and January 2025 Financials with budget to actual comparison (unanimous)
- Approved progress of resolving Audit Findings FY 23-24 (unanimous)
- Reappointed Kolder, Slaven & Company as CPA/Auditor, Steven 'Buzz' Durio as Attorney, Ben Trant as Magistrate, Morgan Goudeau & Associates as Engineering Firm, Halli Polotzola as Municipal Clerk, and Jimmy Alfred as Public Works Supervisor (5-0)