Government Offices in New Orleans area

Alphabetical Listings ~ 48 ~ More Links: Government: Local Issues, Parties, Voting

Amite River Basin Commission - official site - To mitigate flood damage in the Amite River Basin, this Commission will serve as a multi-parish authority to accomplish flood control measures; facilitate cooperation between federal, state and local governing bodies to foster floodplain management; maintain and operate structures built under the auspices of the Commission; and coordinate river management within the basin.

Atchafalaya Trace Commission - official site - the Atchafalaya Trace Commission (ATC) was created to oversee the planning and implementation of the Atchafalaya Trace Heritage Area. The Commission members are community leaders who were chosen to represent each of the thirteen parishes that encompass the heritage area.

Covington, City of - official site - has Mayor's welcome, about, tour, map, newsletter, calendar, as well as planning and permits.

Donaldsonville, City of - official site - for Donaldsonville, Louisiana.

ERS Economic Research Service - Louisiana facts.

Gretna, City of - official site - online info for the history, tourism info, departments and services, facts and statistics, elected officials and police department.

Hammond, City of - official site - government overview, police & fire, news, events, human resources, license and permits, recreation, executive and legislative info.

Houma, City of - official site - of Houma, Louisiana.

Houma-Terrebonne Chamber of Commerce - official site

Jefferson Parish - official site - find the history, facts, attractions, charter and boards. You can also find parish officials, departments, programs and services, employment, sheriff's office and schools.

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office - official site - offers information for administrative, bicycle registration, civic organizations, crime statistics, gang information, missing persons, community relations and law enforcement links.

Kenner, City of - official site - you can pay your taxes on line, renew your occupational licenses, city directory, city hall information, city departments, current events, and the history of Kenner.

Kenner Fire Department - official site

Kenner Police Department - official site

Kentwood, City of - official site - find government and services, calendar of events, attractions, restaurants, organizations, contact info, Britney Spears and other links.

Lake Pontchartrain Causeway - official site - check before you cross. Toll tags now available on-line.

Louisiana, State of - official site - Government and services site for citizens, state agencies, and state employees. State government directory, Louisiana news and Just for Students info.

Louisiana Dept. of Education - official site - online has calendar, grants and opportunities, jobs, press releases, publications, tests, references and more.

Louisiana Dept. of Labor - official site - online Louisiana Works - find information on this site for jobseekers, businesses, or info about the workplaces.

Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries - official site - online offers hunting, fishing, & boating info, audio and video center programs, divisions of agency, news and events, contact info.

Louisiana House of Representatives - official site - online

Louisiana Legislative Auditor - official site

Louisiana Municipal Association - Baton Rouge - continues to provide the kind of discerning leadership that the officials of every village, town, and city in Louisiana must have to fulfill their sacred responsibilities in public service at the municipal level of government.

Louisiana Office of the Governor - official site - online.

Louisiana Parish Government - official site - acts as a liason between parish and state and federal government. Also organizes seminars and training sessions to benefit members.

Louisiana Senate - official site - online

Louisiana State Budget - student-run site containing news pertaining to the Louisiana state budget. Covered topics include education, environment, tourism, and medical care.

Louisiana State Legislature - official site - online

Louisiana State Library - serves the citizens of Louisiana through the public libraries across the state. State employees and officials can obtain materials directly from the State Library. State employees and officials wishing to obtain a borrower card can register online.

Louisiana Supreme Court - find bar exam results, history, annual reports, court column newsletter, Louisiana judicial agencies, rules of court and filing forms.

New Orleans, City of - official site - offers info for the city council, city government, city phone directory, mayor, city departments and related links.

New Orleans City Council - official site - info on council members and districts, agendas and meetings, council news, talk back, and links.

New Orleans, City of - Office of Emergency Preparedness - official site - is responsible for the response and coordination of those actions needed to protect the lives and property of its citizens from natural or man-made disasters as well as emergency planning for the City of New Orleans.

New Orleans Fire Department - official site - online

New Orleans Police Department - official site - a source of information about the New Orleans Police Department.

New Orleans, Port of - official site - port records, employee directory, board information, port partners and facilities, maps and closings news.

New Orleans Sewage and Waterboard - official site - suppliers of sewer, water and drainage services for New Orleans. Water treatment, drainage, water education, and public service info.

Old State Capitol Center for Political and Governmental History - official site - center for political and governmental history featuring state archives, elections, museums, press releases, and events schedule.

Orleans Parish Criminals Sheriff's Office - official site - information about the sheriff's office programs for the community, such as our Thanksgiving Dinner and our D.A.R.E. program, and programs for the inmates, such as the About Face program and the Prison Art Program.

Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office - official site - offers information for contact information, civic organizations, crime statistics, community relations and government links.

Ponchatoula, City of - official site - city business directory, city council reports, clubs and organizations, and the "Strawberry Festival".

Slidell, City of - official site - there is info on departments, tour, new and links.

St. Bernard Parish - official site - get information on business, churches, education, events, food, law enforcement, lodgings, organizations, and parks.

St. Bernard Sheriff's Office - official site - Hurricane Katrina has been declared as the worst natural disaster in the modern era of our nation and will forever be remembered as the first hurricane to destroy an entire parish here in Louisiana. All of St. Bernard Parish was destroyed, but our dignity remained firm. Hurricane Katrina swept through our parish with winds clocked at 170 miles an hour and higher in gusts, but it never blew away our pride. Hurricane Katrina forced tidal surges nearly 40 feet high throughout the parish, but it never washed away our determination to come back and rebuild the most beautiful and family-oriented parish in this wonderful nation. With this in mind, everyone here in your St. Bernard Sheriff's Office wants to welcome you, our friends, family members, and neighbors, back to St. Bernard Parish.

St. Charles Parish - official site - parish council profiles and addresses, meeting schedules, archived agendas, elected officials lists, and more.

St. Tammany Parish - official site - department info and phone numbers, parish leadership (Parish President, Parish Council, District Attorney, Sheriff, Assessor, Registrar of Voters, Clerk of Court), business center, enviornmental services, and community services.

St. Tammany's Parish Sheriff's Office - official site - offers criminal statistics, patrols, domestic violence, community relations, civil/tax, s.w.a.t., communications, internal affairs, traffic division and crime lab.

Tangipahoa Parish - official site - find information for cities, government, attractions, festivals and fairs, calendar of events.

U.S. Census Bureau - Louisiana Info

U. S. Dept of Veterans - official site - New Orleans Regional office - find the medical centers, vet centers and outpatient clinics.