St. Landry Parish Makes $375K in Operational Budget Cuts

St. Landry Parish faces $375K budget cuts

ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (NEWS 15) — St. Landry Parish is facing significant financial challenges, prompting budget cuts. Parish President Jessie Bellard announced $375,000 in cuts to the operational budget. Bellard explained that the funds will be redirected to support…

St. Landry Parish makes $375K in operational budget cuts

OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) -- St. Landry Parish Government announced significant operational cuts totaling approximately $375,000 in response to escalating mandated expenses. According to officials, the cuts are designed to ensure that essential expenses, particularly those related to inmate housing, juvenile services, and disaster relief, are adequately funded.  Opelousas City Jail closed, manpower issues persist "These cuts, while difficult, …

St. Landry Parish announces cuts due to rising expenses

OPELOUSAS, La. In response to escalating mandated expenses, the St. Landry Parish Government announced operational cuts totaling $375,000. These cuts are designed to ensure that essential expenses, particularly those related to inmate housing, juvenile services, and disaster relief, are funded, according to a spokesperson for the parish."These cuts, while difficult, are necessary to manage the financial realities we are facing, said Jessie Bella…