St. James Parish Superintendent Dr. Lonnie Luce, St. John Parish Chief Administrative Officer Michael Coburn and St. Charles Parish Superintendent Felicia Gomez-Walker presented the below propositions to the River Region Chamber Public Policy Committee on March 3.

The River Region Chamber Board of Directors unanimously supports the following propositions.

• St, James Parish School System – Proposition for the May 2 ballot to authorize the School System to issue $56 million in Bonds using existing millage to finance the following Capital Improvements:

– To renovate and improve Gramercy Elementary, Paulina Elementary, Vacherie Elementary, 5th Ward Elementary, Lutcher Elementary, Lutcher High School and School Board Office.

– To Construct New St. James High School and Competitive Swimming Facility.

• St. John the Baptist Parish — Proposition for May 2 ballot to authorize Parish to continue to levy a special tax of one mill for the purpose of constructing, operating and maintain the Parish courthouse, jail and office buildings of the Parish.

• St Charles Parish Public Schools — Proposition for May 2 ballot to authorize the School System to issue $42 million in bonds using existing millage to finance the following Capital Improvements:

– Safety and Security Upgrades at all schools.

– Light Replacements for all elementary schools.

– Building renovations for Lakewood Elementary and Cammon Middle School.

– Construct a New Performing Arts Center.

The Chamber supports the initiatives made by our local governments and school systems as they use efficient operations to make progress without raising taxes.

The River Region Chamber is a non-profit organization with a mission to “Grow, Strengthen and Unify Businesses in the River Region.”

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Chassity McComack is executive director of the River Region Chamber. Contact her at 985-359-9777 or chassity@riverregionchamber.org