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Free Covid Testing

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Ochsner Health Systems will be offering daily COVID-19 testing starting on Thursday, Dec. 30, at the Fritchie Park Gym located at 905 W. Howze Beach Road in Slidell.
Hours for Dec. 30 – Jan. 2 are 12 to 5 pm and starting on Monday, Jan. 3, the hours will be 12 to 7 pm daily.
COVID-19, PCR testing is open to the public, ages two and older. Members of the community who wish to be tested should bring an ID and insurance card, if applicable. There are no out-of-pocket costs for those seeking a test and no one will be turned away based on their insurance status. Testing is available at the times listed or until all test kits have been utilized. Testing schedules are subject to change due to weather. Results delivered within three days via the MyChart app.
For more information about Ochsner’s communitv testing resources, please visit ochsner.org/testing
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City offices closed for Christmas and New Year holidays

Mayor Greg Cromer, members of the Slidell City Council and Slidell Police Chief Randy Fandal would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
In observation of the Christmas and New Year holidays, city offices will be closed on:
• Friday, Dec. 24, 2021
• Monday, Dec. 27, 2021
• Friday, Dec. 31, 2021
• Monday, Jan. 3, 2022
Essential personnel will remain on duty. 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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Slidell Movie Nights at Slidell Bayou Christmas Tonight

Mayor Cromer invites you to join us tonight for Slidell Movie Nights – Elf -Tuesday, December 21st at 7 p.m. at Heritage Park during Slidell’s Bayou Christmas. Admission is free!

 

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POSTPONED: Slidell Movie Nights at Slidell’s Bayou Christmas

Due to inclement weather, tonight’s holiday movie at Slidell’s Bayou Christmas has been postponed until this upcoming Tuesday, December 21st, at 7 p.m.

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Women of Hope Sip and Shop Social

Mayor Cromer would like to invite you to attend the Women of Hope Unite Sip and Shop Social on Friday, Dec. 9, from 4 to 8 pm at the Slidell Municipal Auditorium.

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Old Town Street Parking Closures RESCHEDULED for Dec 13th and 14th

***UPDATE: Due to an unexpected overnight rain storm, the striping in old town that was scheduled for today, Friday the 10th, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 14. The striping work originally scheduled for Monday Dec 13th will still occur on that date. Please see the below maps with the revised dates.  ***

Street parking will be closed for several streets in Olde Towne Slidell this week while contractors add parallel parking striping to the roadways.
On Monday, Dec. 13th, sections of Cousin and First will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for striping and on  Tuesday, Dec. 14th, sections of Robert Street and Carey Street. Please see the maps below for more information.
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UPDATE: 2nd Annual Christmas Golf Cart Parade rolls Sunday, Dec. 5 in Olde Towne Slidell – see the parade route and street closures here

Mayor Greg Cromer is inviting the community to join the City of Slidell for the second annual Olde Towne Slidell Community Christmas Golf Cart Parade on Sunday, December 5 at 5 p.m.

“We were humbled by the crowds of people who came out and supported the first Christmas parade. Olde Towne was packed!” said Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer. “Christmas is my favorite time of year and I wanted to kick-off the holiday season with an old-fashioned, small town, community Christmas parade. It’s free for everyone, so I encourage the community to join us. It will be a great time in Olde Towne Slidell!”

The parade will be led by the Slidell Sync Lawn Chair Brigade, a premier dancing group that promises to feature flashy holiday-themed lawn chairs in a very merry way, followed by decorated golf carts andand Santa and Mrs. Claus riding on an antique fire truck spreading their magical cheer to all.

Everyone from the community is encouraged to participate. To sign up to participate, go to the City of Slidell’s website at MySlidell.com to fill out the parade form and return to the Department of Cultural & Public Affairs. Registration is free and interested spectators are encouraged to mark their calendars. Deadline for submitting forms is Monday, Nov. 29.

Due to public safety, on the day of the parade the streets in Olde Towne will start to close at 6 a.m. Drivers will be able to enter Olde Towne Slidell at the intersections of Cousin Street and Sgt. Alfred Drive and Front Street and Carey Street until 3 p.m. Olde Towne Slidell will also be a no parking zone from 3 until 8 p.m. No vehicles will be allowed to enter or exit the route. All vehicles should be off the streets during this time. Refer to the shaded area in purple on the map to see the no parking zone.

For more information about the inaugural Olde Towne Slidell Christmas Parade, please call the City of Slidell’s Department of Cultural & Public Affairs at (985) 646-4375 or email acarollo@cityofslidell.org.

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NOTICE for PUBLIC HEARING/REDISTRICTING WORKSHOP

The Slidell City Council will hold a redistricting workshop at 5:30 p.m. on November 29, 2021 at the Slidell City Council Chambers, 2045 Second Street, Suite 319, Slidell, Louisiana 70458. The purpose of the meeting is to review one or more election district plans following the 2020 census counts and discuss any further options to redistrict the boundaries to rebalance the district populations.

The meeting is open to the public and will be for informational and discussion purposes only. No votes will be taken.

Accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and non-English speaking individuals provided that three-day notice of received by the Council Administrator. The Council Office phone number is 985-646-4307.

OFFICIAL NOTICE:

Dear Fellow Council Members and Mayor Cromer:

In accordance with Section 2-09 of the Home Rule Charter, we are hereby calling a Special Meeting of the Slidell City Council for Monday, November 29, 2021, in the Council Chambers located at 2045 Second Street, Suite 319, Slidell, Louisiana, for the purpose of a discussion of the 2020 Reapportionment Plan. A public hearing and presentation of the 2020 Reapportionment Plan will be held at 5:30 p.m. A public hearing and introduction of ordinances regarding the 2020 Reapportionment Plan will be held at 6:30 p.m.

Sincerely,

Leslie Denham David Dunham

President of the Council Vice President of the Council

Councilwoman, District A Councilman, District B

Warren Crockett

Councilman, District C

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Boil Water Advisory

The City of Slidell has issued a Boil Water Advisory for the following addresses due to low or no water pressure:
109 Taos Street
120 Taos Street
126 Taos Street
1645 Gause Blvd.
1685 Gause Blvd.
During a Boil Water Advisory, residents should boil tap water for one minute and let cool before consuming.
For more information on what to do during a Boil Water Advisory:
A repair is in progress and everyone will be notified once the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted.
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City offices closed Nov. 11th for Veterans Day

Mayor Greg Cromer, the members of the Slidell City Council, and Chief Randy Fandal would like to thank all of the veterans who have honorably served our country.

In observation of Veterans Day, city offices will be closed on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Offices will reopen during regular hours on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021.

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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