Despite warnings from Jefferson Parish’s Inspector General that such a move could erode taxpayer’s trust, a divided Parish Council on Wednesday voted to redirect $860,000 in dedicated property taxes to
Jefferson Parish employees will receive a cost of living raise in their next paychecks after the parish’s Personnel Board approved a measure the Parish Council adopted last week.
After months of discussion, the Jefferson Parish Council has approved a 5% raise for parish employees, and elected officials hope it helps keep more parish jobs from opening up.