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Letter from Mayor Borchert – Slidell Under Winter Storm Warning

Dear Citizens,
Slidell is currently under a Winter Storm Warning, and we are anticipating significant impacts from this weather event. The forecast predicts 4 to 8 inches of snow on Tuesday, with temperatures dropping below freezing every night this week.
Hazardous road conditions are expected through Wednesday and possibly into Thursday. I urge all citizens to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. This is not only for your safety but also for the safety of our first responders.
While we are not currently anticipating widespread power outages or communication disruptions, I encourage everyone to prepare for the worst while hoping for the best.
Follow the 4 P’s to stay safe during this winter storm:
  • Protect People: Check on your neighbors, especially the elderly.
  • Protect Plants: Bring outdoor plants inside or cover them to protect them from freezing temperatures.
  • Protect Pets: Bring your pets indoors to keep them warm and safe.
  • Protect Pipes: Wrap any exposed pipes and let faucets drip overnight to prevent freezing and potential damage.
Our city crews and first responders are prepared to respond to this storm, but we need your cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety. Stay at home and off the roadways and keep informed by monitoring weather updates from trusted news sources.
Stay warm and stay safe, Slidell!
Sincerely,
Mayor Bill Borchert
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Mayor Greg Cromer’s Final Video to the Citizens of Slidell

Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer announced earlier this month that he will resign as the Mayor of the City of Slidell to accept a new role with the State of Louisiana as a Legislative Affairs Officer at the Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD). His final day in office will be Monday, January 20, 2025.
“It is with a heavy heart that I announce that I am stepping down as your Mayor. It has truly been one of the most difficult decisions of my life,” said Cromer. “Serving the citizens of Slidell has been the best and most rewarding job of my career. I am proud to say that the City of Slidell is in better shape now than it was when I took office six years ago, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with such dedicated city employees who have played a vital role in our success. Together, Team Slidell has achieved great things for our community, and I am confident that Slidell’s future remains bright.”
During his time as mayor, Cromer’s administration spearheaded numerous infrastructure improvement projects throughout the city and made significant investments in recreational facilities, including the complete renovation of the Henry J. Calamari Tennis Courts on Second Street, and new pickleball courts and a state-of-the-art skatepark at John Slidell Park. These accomplishments reflect Mayor Cromer’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life for Slidell residents.
Looking ahead to his new role, Mayor Cromer expressed enthusiasm about the opportunity to continue to serve the Slidell community.
“I want to thank the citizens of Slidell for their trust and support throughout my time as mayor. I look forward to continuing to serve you by advocating for the needs of our region and the needs of those throughout the state in my new position with the DOTD.”
In accordance with the city’s home rule charter, Slidell City Councilman-at-Large Bill Borchert will assume the role of interim mayor. Borchert, who received the most votes for his position in the last election, will take office on January 21, 2025.
Join us on Monday, January 20, at 12 p.m. at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium as Bill Borchert takes the Oath of Office and becomes the next Mayor of the City of Slidell.
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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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Dr. Michael Sprague announced as Guest Speaker for Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast on Jan. 26

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Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer is inviting the public to join him for the 12th annual Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast, presented by Community Christian Concern, on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. in the Slidell Municipal Auditorium. Tickets are now available for $20.

This year’s guest speaker is Dr. Michael Sprague, who serves as the Louisiana State Chaplain with the Capitol Commission and is the President of Grace Adventures, which reaches out to political, business and spiritual leaders in the New Orleans/Baton Rouge region and beyond. He is engaged in relational outreach and discipleship, teaching, coaching, writing and speaking. His non-profit helps leaders think through the “Big Questions” of life and thrive as a whole person: spiritually, relationally, physically and emotionally. He spends lots of time at the Capitol in Baton Rouge, Louisiana working with Legislators, lobbyists, administration and Capitol staff in a non-political, non-partisan pastoral/chaplain role. The focus is not to lobby for legislation but to help leaders with their faith and life. Days are filled with Bible studies, prayer, listening, caring appointments and many surprises.

Dr. Sprague has spoken at political and community events, has preached at both megachurches and small churches, and has lead retreats and workshops on topics including: influence, leadership, global mission, faith and politics, faith and vocation, courage, hope, and dealing with disaster. He has been featured on such programs as Fox and Friends and Fox Business Risk and Rewards, Moody Radio and Christianity Today. He holds a Business degree from the University of Maryland, a Master of Divinity degree from Capital Bible Seminary (Lanham, Maryland) and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. He served as Senior Pastor of Trinity Church in Covington, Louisiana for 11 years, and formerly served for 15 years at Forcey Bible Church in Silver Spring, Maryland. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, he helped launch the Touch Global Crisis Response Ministry for the Evangelical Free Churches of America, and wrote two books – DISASTER: Betting the Farm on God in Life’s Storms and Stories from Katrinaland.

The Slidell Municipal Auditorium is located at 2056 Second Street. Doors will open at 7 a.m. and the event will begin at 7:30 a.m.

Tickets to the community breakfast are now available online at www.eventbrite.com. If tickets are not sold out in advance, they will be available for purchase at the door.

Event sponsorships are available for $100 and include two tickets plus acknowledgment during the event. For more information, please contact Community Christian Concern at (985) 646-0357. 

For information about the Community Prayer Breakfast, please call the Mayor’s Office at (985) 646-4333 or visit the Eventbrite ticket page.

For the latest city news updates and information about upcoming events, visit the City of Slidell’s website at MySlidell.com and follow the “City of Slidell, Louisiana” on Facebook.

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Slidell Regional Education Center reopens; hosts classes from LSU, UNO and NTCC

The City of Slidell, Louisiana State University (LSU), University of New Orleans (UNO), and Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC), announced the reopening of the Slidell Regional Education Center (SREC) on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Slidell Mayor Cromer was joined by representatives from LSU, UNO, NTCC and other public officials.

“We are fortunate to able to open the Slidell Regional Education Center again,” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “SREC is important for our community as it educates our future work force and provides opportunities for our citizens to grow and enrich themselves.”

SREC originally opened in 2017 with LSU and UNO both offering professional development, continuing education courses, workshops, seminars and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) classes in Slidell. The facility closed in 2020 due to the pandemic and recently underwent a renovation.

“We are excited about reopening SREC with an expanded partnership, as NTCC joins LSU and UNO as the education providers,” said Mark Stahl, with Gulfcoast Regional Education and Training Consortium. “Also, we want to thank Mayor Cromer and the City of Slidell for their support and for remodeling the facility during the pandemic. The City of Slidell, St. Tammany Parish, and the regional business communities will all benefit.”

SREC is a collaborative partnership between LSU, UNO, and NTCC, with support from the City of Slidell and the Slidell Economic Development Alliance.

“The hope to grow and expand SREC in the future, so that our university partners can offer for-credit and master-level classes,” said Mayor Cromer. “I would like to thank Mark Stahl who has been instrumental in getting SREC started; our education partners LSU, UNO and NTCC; Slidell Economic Development Alliance for their support; and all of our Team Slidell members who had a role in making this project happen.”

LSU, UNO, NTCC and OLLI will begin offering classes this spring. Visit pace.uno.edu/srec/pace.uno.edu/srec/ to sign up and see the list of all the classes being offered.

The Slidell Regional Education Center is located at 1050 Gause Blvd. at the City of Slidell Business Campus across from Slidell Memorial Hospital.

For more information about City of Slidell news and events, please visit our website at MySlidell.com and our “City of Slidell, Louisiana” Facebook page.

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Tickets now available for Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast

The Pellegrine family

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Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer is inviting the public to join him for the 11th annual Mayor’s Community Prayer Breakfast, presented by Community Christian Concern, on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. in the Slidell Municipal Auditorium. Tickets are now available for $20.

This year’s guest speaker is Ryan Pellegrine, a musician with an inspirational story about faith, addiction, and redemption. 

“Ryan Pellegrine has an amazing testimony, and I can’t wait for him to share it with us,” said Mayor Cromer. “No matter what your faith is, all are welcome to attend this event. I know that we will all be inspired by Ryan’s story.”

To hear an inspirational song about his faith journey, listen to episode 61a of the Sweet Jesus podcast on Spotify.

The Slidell Municipal Auditorium is located at 2056 Second Street. Doors will open at 7 a.m. and the event will begin at 7:30 a.m. Seating is limited.

Tickets to the community breakfast are now available online at www.eventbrite.com. If tickets are not sold out in advance, they will be available for purchase at the door.

Event sponsorships are available for $100 and include two tickets plus acknowledgment in the program. For more information, please contact Debbie at Community Christian Concern at (985) 646-0357. 

For information about the Community Prayer Breakfast, please call the Mayor’s Office at (985) 646-4333 or visit the Eventbrite ticket page.

For the latest city news updates and information about upcoming events, visit the City of Slidell’s website at MySlidell.com and follow the “City of Slidell, Louisiana” on Facebook.

Purchase tickets here

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Olde Towne Slidell Main Street Master Plan Public Meeting – Thursday, August 25

The City of Slidell and Olde Towne Slidell Main Street are hosting two public meetings to discuss the Olde Towne Slidell Main Street Master Plan.

The first meeting will be held on Thursday, August 25, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium. Philip Walker, with the Walker Collaborative, will be leading this interactive public workshop, also known as a charrette. In past Olde Towne Master Plan public meetings, issues such as parking, streetscape projects, lighting, events, and connecting Olde Towne Slidell to Heritage Park were discussed.

The second meeting will be held on Monday, August 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the auditorium. Walker and the consultant team will present the concept plan for Olde Towne which will be based on input from the public workshop.

Walker was hired as a consultant by the City of Slidell to help design a master plan for Olde Towne. Walker was an integral part of designing master plans for cities such as Covington, La.; Fairhope, Al.; and Natchez, Ms.

“Olde Towne Slidell is the heart of our city and is great place to live, work and play. It’s important that the public attend this meeting and tell us their thoughts on how the City and Main Street can improve and make Olde Towne Slidell an even better place for our community,” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “I encourage all the Olde Towne organizations, residents, business owners and members of the public to attend this important meeting.”

The Slidell Municipal Auditorium is located at 2056 Second Street in Olde Towne Slidell. The public is encouraged to attend both meetings.

For more information about these meetings, please contact the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375. For more information about city news and events, visit the city’s website at www.myslidell.com or the “City of Slidell, Louisiana” on Facebook.

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Public invited to attend City of Slidell’s 2022 Inauguration Ceremony on July 1

Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer, the members of the Slidell City Council, and Slidell Police Chief Randy Fandal invite the public to attend the City of Slidell’s 2022 Inaugural Ceremony on Friday, July 1, at 6 p.m. at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium. The public is encouraged to attend.

All City of Slidell elected officials will be sworn in, including:

  • Greg Cromer – Mayor of the City of Slidell
  • Bill Borchert – Slidell City Council-at-Large
  • Jeffrey Burgoyne – Slidell City Council-at-Large
  • Leslie Denham – Slidell City Council District A
  • David Dunham – Slidell City Council District B
  • Megan Haggerty – Slidell City Council District C
  • Nicholas “Nick” DiSanti – Slidell City Council District D
  • Kenneth Tamborella – Slidell City Council District E
  • Thomas “Trey” Brownfield – Slidell City Council District F
  • Cynthia E. King – Slidell City Council District G
  • Randy Fandal – Chief of Police

The 2022 Inaugural Prayer Service will be held on the same day at 5 p.m. at Starlight Missionary Baptist Church. The public is also invited to attend.

For the latest city news updates and information about upcoming events, visit our website at MySlidell.com or follow the official “City of Slidell, Louisiana” pages on Facebook and Instagram.

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