Michael Tortorich
During the first regular meeting of the new year, the Ascension Parish Council agreed to keep Teri James Casso as its chair and Travis Turner as vice-chair.
Opening the virtual meeting held Jan. 7, John Cagnolatti nominated Casso. Joel Robert provided the second.
As no other nominations were presented, Casso accepted the move. Several members could be seen applauding.
“You know I appreciate each and every one of you,” Casso said. “I look forward to working with each of you this year. 2020 was not an easy year for any of us.”
She referred to the challenges of COVID-19, construction of the new courthouse in Gonzales, negotiations on a regional sewer deal, and the Move Ascension road plan.
Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment announced today that the Parish has again partnered with Ochsner Health System to provide free COVID-19 testing, this time in Donaldsonville.