We are proud to support CASA’s Annual Blue Run on Saturday, April 25, 2026 in Gonzales. Early registration is now open. Join us for the One Mile Fun Run/Walk or the 5K Race. This event helps raise awareness for child abuse prevention through education, outreach, and advocacy while bringing our community together for a fun, […]
Registrar offers information for upcoming primary elections
04/20/2026 by
CLOSED PARTY PRIMARY ELECTIONS and VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINES FOR SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2026 Party Primary/Municipal Primary Election Please note: the Oak Grove Community Center Early Voting site located in Prairieville is under construction. Although this site will be open for Early Voting, voters will only be able to park and enter/exit the building on […]
Parish Council Personnel Committee meeting agenda (Tuesday)
04/19/2026 by
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE April 21, 2026 – 5:30 PM ASCENSION PARISH COURTHOUSE-Gonzales AGENDA (1) Call To Order / Roll Call of Commissioners (2) Invocation / Pledge of Allegiance (3) Public Comments Period/Additions To Agenda (4) General Business a. Tourism Commission Interview b. Fire Protection District 2 Board Considerations/Approval of Reappointments c. Recommendation of New Appointment for […]
Monday morning council “Discuss employee Motor Vehicle Accident”
04/18/2026 by
A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2026, AT 7:00 A.M. Call to Order. Invocation. Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call. Public Comment Period. Discussion re City of Gonzales Employee MVA (Executive Session). Adjournment.
National Champion EA Spartanettes recognized by Gonzales mayor/council
04/15/2026 by
The East Ascension High School Spartanette Dance Team has once again earned national recognition, winning American All Star U.S. Drill & Dance Team’s Sweepstakes National Championship in Orlando, Florida on March 6, 2026. The victory marks the team’s second national title in 3 years, solidifying the program’s reputation as one of the premier dance teams […]
Ruth Phillips named Ascension’s Interim Chief Administrative Officer
11/03/2023 by
I regret to announce that our Interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Patrick Goldsmith is departing Parish government at the end of this week for an opportunity outside of the Parish. Patrick has been an essential part of our success over the past few years and his leadership and experience will be missed. However, we are […]
Council abolishes east bank Utilities District; notices election to sell off sewer treatment assets
12/04/2020 by
On Thursday Ascension’s Parish Council adopted an ordinance abolishing Ascension Consolidated Utilities District (ACUD) #2 moments after noticing its intent to place the sale of its wastewater treatment assets on the ballot for April 24, 2021. ACUD #2 was created in 2010 to provide “economy and efficiency in the furnishing of utilities (defined as sewer […]
Old Jefferson rezone from MU2 to Mixed Use sought (what’s the difference?)
08/11/2020 by
ZONING COMMISSION MEETING August 12, 2020 6:00 PM ASCENSION PARISH COURTHOUSE-Gonzales AGENDA (1) Meeting Called to Order by Chairman (2) Roll Call of Members (3) Minutes a. Acceptance of the Minutes of the June 10, 2020 Meeting (4) Chairman’s Comments (5) Public Hearing to Amend the Ascension Parish Development Code/Zoning Tables for Recommendation for […]
$25-30 million to replace PUA pipes; federal loan/grant could fund the worst of it
07/16/2018 by
It would cost $25-30 million to replace all the pipes delivering water to Parish Utilities of Ascension customers on the parish’s west bank according to Infrastructure Director William Daniel. His sights are set a bit lower. Daniel informed the Parish Council Utilities Committee that a federal grant might be available, $10-11 million, half of which […]
Ascension Parish completes purchase of Peoples Water
09/21/2016 by
GONZALES –Ascension Parish President Kenny Matassa signed the final documents in the acquisition of Peoples Water Service Company of Donaldsonville by Ascension Parish. The negotiations to purchase Peoples Water began over two years ago. President Matassa announced the purchase of Peoples Water as one of his Top 10 Projects for 2016 in March. “This is […]
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