Louisiana Unanimously Approves $2.54 Million City Budget

LOUISIANA. — The Louisiana City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve a city budget totaling more than $2.54 million in expenses for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, including nearly $677,000 for the Police Department.

The council approved Bill 7256 on Tuesday, June 2, appropriating funding for city departments and uses during the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2026, and ending May 31, 2027.

The vote came after council members previously tabled the proposed budget while awaiting additional information concerning the Police Department budget.

The approved budget lists total income of $2,538,735.05 and total expenses of $2,540,480.09, leaving listed expenses $1,745.04 higher than income.

The largest expense appropriation is for the Police Department at $676,574.29, with $94,900 in listed department income. General and Administrative operations are budgeted at $604,417.73 in expenses, while the Maintenance Department is budgeted at $603,538.34.

Additional expense appropriations include $224,635.68 for Debt Service and Restricted Funds, $133,607.10 for the Fire Department, $89,289.31 for the License Office, $74,526.81 for the Library, $65,438.25 for Code Enforcement and $60,602.58 for Animal Control.

The budget also includes $4,000 for Health, $2,100 for Economic Development and $1,750 for Emergency Management.