SLRBCC honors its commitment to serving Black business owners and their businesses in each parish we serve. Below you’ll find information about each parish and its governing structure:
Ascension Parish is led by a Parish President an 11-member council. The parish administration is committed to providing excellent service to residents, supporting economic development and improving infrastructure. The parish council holds regular meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at 6:00 pm, alternating between Donaldsonville and Gonzales.
Residents can contact their district council members directly or reach out to the main office at 225-450-1233 for assistance with various parish services and concerns.
Ascension Parish Government main office
Parish seat: Donaldsonville
615 E Worthey St.; Gonzales, LA 70737
(225) 450-1200
Lafourche Parish is led by a Parish President and a nine-member council. The parish's motto is "Feeding and Fueling America," reflecting its major industries. The parish council holds regular meetings to address local issues and make decisions for the community.
Residents can access information and services through the parish's official website, www.lafourchegov.org, which provides quick links to council member information, emergency updates and permit applications. Regular meetings of the Lafourche Parish Council are on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Mathews Government Complex.
For specific inquiries, residents can contact the main parish office or reach out to their district council representatives directly.
Lafourche Parish Government main office
Parish seat: Thibodaux
402 Green Street, Thibodaux, LA 70301
4876 LA-1, Raceland, LA 70394
985-446-8427
St. Charles Parish is bisected by the Mississippi River, which plays a crucial role in its economy through river-based commerce. St. Charles Parish is governed by a Parish President and a nine-member council. The parish administration provides various services to its residents, including public works, planning and zoning and emergency preparedness. The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office operates independently from the parish government as the primary law enforcement agency.
Parish council meetings are held regularly, alternating between locations in Hahnville and Luling. Residents can access information and services through the parish's official website, www.stcharlesparish.gov, or by contacting the main office for assistance.
St. Charles Parish Government main office
Parish seat: Hahnville
15045 River Road; Hahnville, LA 70057
985-783-5000
St. James Parish is led by a Parish President and a seven-member council. St. James Parish Government provides various services to its residents, including public works, recreation and economic development.
The parish administration's main office is located at St. James Parish is part of the area known as "Cancer Alley" due to its industrial corridor, which has led to increased focus on environmental concerns and community health. The parish council holds regular meetings to address local issues and make decisions for the community.
Residents can access information and services through the parish's official website, www.stjamesla.com, which provides quick links to various departments, local news and community resources.
St. James Parish Government main office
Parish seat: Convent
5800 Highway 44; Convent, La. 70723
225-562-2500
St. John the Baptist Parish is led by a Parish President and a nine-member council. The parish administration provides various services including public works, recreation and economic development.
St. John the Baptist Parish is part of the New Orleans-Metairie metropolitan statistical area and is known for its industrial corridor along the Mississippi River. The parish council holds regular meetings to address local issues, which are open to the public. Residents can access information and services through the parish's official website, www.sjbparish.gov, which provides quick links to various departments, local news and community resources.
St. John the Baptist Parish Government main office
Parish seat: Edgard
1811 W. Airline Hwy.; LaPlace, LA 70068
985-652-9569
Terrebonne Parish is led by a Parish President and a nine-member council. Terrebonne Parish is known for its rich Cajun culture, abundant seafood, and wetlands that play a crucial role in Louisiana's coastal ecosystem.
The parish administration provides various services, including public works, coastal restoration and recreation. The parish council holds regular meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 6:00 pm.
Residents can access information and services through the parish's official website, www.tpcg.org, which offers quick links to various departments, online services and community resources.
The Terrebonne Parish Government main office
8026 Main Street, Ste. 600; Houma, La. 70360
985-868-5050