Improving Jefferson Parish Council’s Fiscal Planning and Accountability

OVERVIEW In this letter to the Jefferson Parish Council, BGR recommends ways in which the council can improve planning...

BGR Analyzes Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office Tax Proposal

OVERVIEW In this On the Ballot report, BGR analyzes a new 7-mill, 10-year property tax for the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office...

Public Entities Should Continue Online Meeting Access after the Pandemic

OVERVIEW This report calls on more government entities in Louisiana to livestream and archive video recordings of their meetings...

BGR Urges Strong Planning and Accountability for Federal Relief Funds

OVERVIEW In this release, Handle with Care: Public Planning and Accountability Must Guide Spending of Federal Relief Funds, BGR...

BGR Reviews Jefferson Parish Water and Sewer Tax Proposals

OVERVIEW On the Ballot: Jefferson Parish Water and Sewer Taxes, March 20, 2021 provides voters in Jefferson Parish with...

BGR Analyzes Jefferson Inspector General Tax Renewal Proposition

Overview On the Ballot: Jefferson Parish Inspector General Tax Renewal, November 3, 2020 is intended to help voters in...

2019 Jefferson Parish Council Candidate Q&A

Overview Questions for a New Parish Council is the second in a two-part 2019 Candidate Q&A Election Series providing...

2019 Jefferson Parish President Candidate Q&A

Overview Questions for a New Parish President is the first in a two-part 2019 Candidate Q&A Election Series providing...

BGR Examines Jefferson Parish School Tax Proposal

Overview The report analyzes a May 4, 2019 tax proposition in Jefferson Parish for a new 7.9-mill tax to...

BGR Analyzes Jefferson Parish Property Tax Renewals

OVERVIEW Today BGR releases three reports on Jefferson Parish tax renewals for drainage works, juvenile services, and animal shelter...