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Slidell Heritage Fest Celebrates on June 29 – Heritage Park, Street and Boat Launch Closures

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Mayor Cromer takes a temporary leave of absence for family vacation

Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer is taking a temporary leave of absence from June 1 – 9, 2024, to go on vacation with his family.

The City’s Home Rule Charter (Sec. 3-05 and Chapter 2, Article Ill, Division 4 of the City’s Code of Ordinances) states that if the mayor is absent for more than five consecutive work days, the councilmember-at-large who received the highest number of votes will serve as the acting mayor. Councilman Bill Borchert will serve as the acting mayor until Mayor Cromer returns from vacation.

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Proposed changes to the City of Slidell’s charter on ballot for Nov. 18

When voters in the City of Slidell go to the polls on November 18 (or early voting starting Nov. 3), they will be asked to vote on several proposed charter amendments requested by the Slidell City Council.

Mayoral Residency: COS Prop. 1 of 7

PROPOSAL: Shall Article III, Section 3-03.A. of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Slidell, Louisiana, be amended to read:  “The mayor shall be at least twenty-five (25) years of age, a qualified elector of the municipality and shall have been legally domiciled and shall have actually resided within the City for at least two (2) years immediately preceding the time established by law for qualifying for office.”, thereby changing the City residency requirement for the mayor from one year to two years, immediately prior to qualifying?

  • A YES vote would adopt the above proposal.
  • A NO vote would maintain the current mayoral domicile/residency requirement, which is 1 year immediately prior to qualifying.

City Council Residency: COS Prop. 2 of 7

PROPOSAL: Shall the first sentence of Article II, Section 2-01.D. of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Slidell, Louisiana, be amended to read:  “A council member shall have been legally domiciled and shall have actually resided within the City for at least two (2) years and, where applicable, within the district from which elected, for at least one (1) year, immediately preceding the time established by law for qualifying for office.”, thereby changing the City residency requirement for council members from one year to two years and, where applicable, the district residency requirement for council members from six months to one year, each immediately prior to qualifying?

  • A YES vote would adopt the above proposal.
  • A NO vote would maintain the current city council domicile/residency requirements, which are 1 year immediately prior to qualifying, and, where applicable, 6 months immediately prior to qualifying within the specific district for which the council seat is sought.

Council Appointees: COS Prop. 3 of 7

PROPOSAL: Shall Article II, Section 2-03.C.1. of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Slidell, Louisiana, be amended to read: “A vacancy on the Council shall be filled by appointment within fifteen (15) days after the vacancy occurs by a person meeting the qualifications for that office by the favorable vote of a majority of the remaining members of the Council. The appointee shall not have the right to seek any council office seat, whether district or at-large, at the next regular election held for the purpose of filling council offices.”, thereby restricting a person appointed to fill a vacancy in a council office seat from running for any council office seat, and not just the one he/she filled, at the next regular election for council?

  • A YES vote would adopt the above proposal.
  • A NO vote would maintain the current restriction wording regarding council appointees, which restricts such any such appointee, at the next regular election, from seeking the council office in which he/she served.

Council Administrator: COS Prop. 4 of 7

PROPOSAL: Shall Article II, Section 2-08. of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Slidell, Louisiana, be amended to read: “The council shall appoint a council administrator who shall serve in this capacity at the pleasure of the council. The council administrator shall give notice of council meetings to its members and the public, keep the journal of its proceedings, be official secretary of the council and perform such other duties as are assigned to the position by this charter or by the council. No officer or employee in the executive branch may serve as council administrator.”, thereby removing any option for an officer or employee in the City’s executive branch to serve as council administrator?

  • A YES vote would adopt the above proposal.
  • A NO vote would maintain the city council’s right to choose an executive branch employee to serve as council administrator.

Ordinance Lay Over: COS Prop. 5 of 7

PROPOSAL: Shall Article II, Section 2-11.B. of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Slidell, Louisiana, be amended to read: “All proposed ordinances shall be read by title and published in full or by title after introduction. Except as otherwise provided in this charter, no ordinance shall be considered for final passage until it has laid over at least seven (7) days from its publication and unless a public hearing has been held on the ordinance.”, thereby clarifying that reading and publishing of ordinances, as stated, is required after their introduction, and changing the time an ordinance must lay over from 14 days after publication to 7 days after publication, subject to any exceptions in the Charter?

  • A YES vote would adopt the above proposal.
  • A NO vote would maintain the current general language regarding proposed ordinance publication, reading, and lay over, including the minimum 14 day lay over period from publication.

Emergency Ordinances: COS Prop. 6 of 7

PROPOSAL: Shall Article II, Section 2-13.C. of the Home Rule Charter of the City of Slidell, Louisiana, be amended to read: “Emergency ordinances shall be effective for no longer than ninety (90) days. The council, however, upon a favorable vote of at least a majority of the authorized membership may extend the life of an emergency ordinance for an additional ninety (90) days, but no such ordinance may be extended beyond that period.”, thereby changing the maximum effective period for an emergency ordinance from 30 to 90 days and the maximum extension of such an emergency ordinance from an additional 30 days to an additional 90 days?

  • A YES vote would adopt the above proposal.
  • A NO vote would maintain the current emergency ordinance effective period limitations of 30 days, with one 30 day extension.

Chief of Police Vacancy: COS Prop. 7 of 7

PROPOSAL: Shall Article IV, Section 4-05.H.4. be added to the Home Rule Charter of the City of Slidell, Louisiana, to read:  “4. In the event the chief of police, prior to his or her vacancy of the office, did not designate, in a signed writing on file with the city council office, an assistant chief of police duly qualified to serve as acting chief of police for the limited period set forth above, or if said designee is unwilling or unable to serve as acting chief of police, the mayor shall appoint, subject to confirmation by a majority vote of the council’s authorized membership, a duly qualified acting chief of police to serve for the limited period set forth above. The person designated, or appointed and confirmed, as the case may be, to serve as acting chief of police for such limited time period shall be considered duly qualified if he or she is a qualified elector of St. Tammany Parish who has been legally domiciled, and actually residing, in Wards 8 or 9 for at least one (1) year prior to the vacancy and remains so domiciled and residing during his or her vacancy term.”?

  • A YES vote would adopt the above proposal.
  • A NO vote would maintain the current Charter silence on the process to fill a vacancy in the office of chief of police if there is no designated assistant chief of police.
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Slidell 9/11 Patriot Day Ceremony

Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer, the members of the Slidell City Council, and the City of Slidell invite you to join us at 6:30 pm on Monday, Sept. 11, for the 9/11 Patriot Day Ceremony in Heritage Park’s Memorial Plaza.

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Slidell celebrates employees at Service Awards Ceremony

The City of Slidell recently held their quarterly Service Awards Ceremony for employees celebrating milestone years of service to the city.

“Team Slidell is built on the strength of it’s employees, and it is an honor to work with such an extraordinary group of public servants,” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “I would like to congratulate each of these employees for their hard work and dedication to the City of Slidell and our citizens.”

Pictured from left to right:
  • Daniel Seuzeneau – 15 years
  • Kaitlin St. Pierre – 10 years
  • Deputy Chief of Staff Michael Noto
  • Chief of Staff John Welborn – 5 years
  • Sara Cranford – 10 years
  • Blaine Clancy – 15 years
  • James Moore – 25 years
  • Justin Andrews – 20 years
  • David Farve – 15 years
  • Tory Acker – 15 years
  • Tyler Oulliber – 5 years
  • Maria Collins – 5 years
  • Casey Brooks – 5 years
  • Patrick Hook – 5 years
  • Kevin Sweeney – 5 years
  • Milton Audler – 10 years
  • Chastity Howell – 5 years
  • Slidell Police Chief Randy Fandal
Not in photo:
  • Danny Abraham – 5 years
  • Michael Koch – 5 years
  • Forrest Austin – 10 years
  • Conrad Vaillancourt – 10 years
  • Ronald Rudiger – 15 years
  • Jeffrey Collins – 25 years
  • Jason Reavis – 25 years
  • John Ruth – 25 years
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Celebrate LSU Tigers Baseball and Slidell’s own Brayden Jobert on July 8

The City of Slidell is excited to announce that Saturday, July 8, 2023, will officially be Brayden Jobert Day in the City of Slidell. To commemorate this day, the city will host “Celebrating #6! Brayden Jobert and LSU Baseball Day” to honor Brayden and the Louisiana State University (LSU) 2023 Baseball National Championship team starting at 5 p.m. at the Northshore High School Gymnasium. Admission is free.

Brayden Jobert (photo courtesy of Faught Marketing)

“The City of Slidell takes great pride in recognizing local talents and their contributions to our community,” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “Brayden Jobert has been an exceptional role model for our youth, and we are honored to dedicate this day to celebrate him and his fellow teammate’s achievements.”

Brayden, a native of Slidell, has exemplified excellence and sportsmanship throughout his baseball career. Growing up in Slidell, he played baseball at Slidell Bantam Baseball Association (SBBA) and Northshore High School. After graduating from Northshore, he attended and played baseball at Delgado Community College and Nicholls State before joining LSU’s team as #6 starting right fielder. His dedication, perseverance, and talent have made him an inspiration to aspiring athletes of all ages.

As part of the celebration, Brayden will meet with fans and sign autographs. A limited amount of special edition Slidell baseball cards will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Autographs are limited to one personal item (in addition to the baseball card) per person.

Northshore High School is located at 100 Panther Drive in Slidell. Doors will open at 4 p.m. and admission is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information about this event, please call the City of Slidell’s Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375, visit the City of Slidell’s website at MySlidell.com, and follow the “City of Slidell, Louisiana” on Facebook.

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City Offices Closed July 4 for Independence Day

Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer and the members of the Slidell City Council would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day!

In observance of Independence Day, city offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, and will reopen during regular hours on Wednesday, July 5. Essential personnel will remain on duty, should an emergency arise. If Slidell residents experience problems with their water or sewer service, they should call the City Services 24-hour emergency hotline at (985) 643-6140.

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Permits for golf carts to drive on city streets available on June 15

The Slidell City Council recently passed a golf cart ordinance allowing golf carts to travel on City of Slidell streets with a posted speed limit of 25 mph or less. This ordinance goes into affect on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

“Cities around the country have passed ordinances allowing their citizens to travel around their communities on golf carts, and I’m excited that Slidell is now one of these cities,” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “This will only add to the charm of Slidell and I’m excited about this opportunity for our community. Please be safe and make sure to follow all the rules.”

Citizens are encouraged to read the golf cart ordinance (Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27, Article V, Ordinance No. 4117), which includes regulations for driving a golf cart on city streets. It can be viewed on the City of Slidell’s website.

2023 Golf Cart Ordinance

Before golf carts can drive on city streets, they must be inspected and permitted with the City of Slidell. Inspections are by appointment only at the following locations:

Northshore Custom Carts
700 Old Spanish Trail
Slidell, LA 70458
(985) 847-2561

Coach’s Carts
39173 Hwy. 190 E.
Slidell, LA 70461
(985) 249-8731

These businesses are certified by the City of Slidell to perform golf cart inspections and issue permits on behalf of the city. Golf carts must display the permit sticker applied by the inspector once the golf cart has passed inspection. A biennial golf cart permit fee is $100. The golf cart ordinance (Code of Ordinances, Chapter 27, Article V, Ordinance No. 4117) lists the requirements to have a golf cart permitted. Citizens must read the ordinance before their golf cart is permitted, and acknowledge receipt of the ordinance during inspection.

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For more information about City of Slidell news and events, please visit MySlidell.com and follow the “City of Slidell, Louisiana” on Facebook.

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Slidell breaks ground on the Olde Towne Slidell Cross Walks Project

On Monday, May 8, Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer was joined by State Senator Sharon Hewitt and other elected leaders and members of city administration to break ground on the Olde Towne Slidell Crosswalks Project. This project will add brick paver crosswalks at the intersections of Cousin Street and Carey Street, Cousin Street and First Street, First Street ad Robert Street, and Robert Street and Carey Street in Olde Towne Slidell.

McDonald Construction is the contractor and the estimated cost of the project is $225,000. State Senator Sharon Hewitt was able to have $200,000 appropriated for this project through a line appropriation in the State’s budget.

“This project came to fruition from the Slidell Main Street Master Plan meetings, and I know that Olde Towne residents and businesses are excited about this project,” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “I would like to thank Senator Hewitt for her help in securing funding from the State for this project.”

The first street closures will begin on Monday, May 8, and additional intersection closures will be announced.

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