Road rehab work starts this week in Bellingrath on Landmor Drive (south of Greenwell Springs Rd), Empress Dr, and Abundance Dr. Work starts in Comite Hills on Pecos Drive. Asphalt overlay will start in Village Lakes subdivision. All work is dependent upon weather conditions during the day.

The City Council will hold a workshop at 5:00pm on Tuesday, August 16 at Kristenwood, 14025 Greenwell Springs Rd, to discuss changing the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to allow certain commercial uses in Rural-zoned residential areas. A copy of the agenda and proposed ordinance can be found here: 1872b0_d494a357a4374e4b843abb176ba7b2f9.pdf (usrfiles.com)

As these pictures show, a perfectly clean drainage structure can become clogged quickly with grass clippings from yards during flash flood events, causing local street flooding. During heavy rains, grass clippings from yards on the street can float down to the nearest drain or driveway culvert and clog it quickly. All it takes is a few scoops with a shovel to clear the drains after the rain stops. We ask everyone for their assistance in checking their drains and driveway

To: Members of the Public From: Mayor David Barrow Date: August 15, 2022 Re: June 2022 Sales Tax Collections Report CENTRAL, LA - Monthly sales tax collections within Central for the month of June 2022 amounted to $683,257.18. This represents a 9.04% increase compared to June 2021. Motor vehicles sales taxes on vehicle purchases for the month of June 2022 were $145,523.26. This represents a 10.1% decrease compared to June 2021. A yearly sales tax report can be found at

To: Members of the Public From: Mayor David Barrow Date: August 15, 2022 Re: May 2022 Sales Tax Collections Report CENTRAL, LA - Monthly sales tax collections within Central for the month of May 2022 amounted to $688,707.62. This represents an 12.9% increase compared to May 2021. Motor vehicles sales taxes on vehicle purchases for the month of May 2022 were $169,250.72. This represents a 8.37% increase compared to May 2021. A yearly sales tax report can be found at www