Law enforcement millage renewal on June ballot
St. Tammany Parish
Summary
The Sheriff's Office is asking voters to renew a 4.31-mill, ten-year law enforcement millage — about $8 a month on a $300,000 home — that funds 142 deputies, dispatch and equipment. The Sheriff says $9.3 million was shifted from the general fund to cover the jail and the millage is essential.
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Last discussed Jun 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
4.31 mills, roughly $8 a month for a $300,000 home, locked in below the current 4.66 max.
Residents relying on patrol, dispatch, and emergency response — and all agencies dependent on the Sheriff's revenue collection divisions.
If it fails, staffing, radio tower maintenance and dispatch could be cut.
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