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Welcome to the official website for the Town of Simmesport. If you have a question or comment, please feel free to contact us.
Offices are Open 8 AM to 4 PM Monday – Thursday
8 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday
The regularly-scheduled Simmesport Town Council Meeting will be held on Monday, June 10, 2019 at 6 PM. The meeting will take place in the Simmesport Town Hall Council room. The agenda can be seen by clicking on this link: June 10, 2019 Agenda
There will be a public hearing this Monday, June 10, 2019 for public input on the budget. The hearing will begin at 5:30 PM. Click on the link to see a copy of the proposed FY 19-20 budget. Proposed Simmesport 2020 Budget
On Monday, June 10, 2019 there will be a pubic hearing to get input for the FY2020-2021 Louisiana Community Development Block Grant program. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain views on the housing and community development needs of the Town of Simmesport and to discuss the submission of an application for funding under the LCDBG program for the fiscal year 2020 to 2021. All citizens, especially those concerned with housing in Simmesport, are encouraged to attend.
A Soldier’s Story: Gerald Ortego
As we observe Memorial Day, the Town of Simmesport would like to honor a hometown veteran whose life was cut short by war. This is the latest in a series to honor those men and women from Simmesport who served in our military.
The results of the audit for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 are now available for view on the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s website. You can also view the audit by clicking on the link below.
Final Audit Report for FY 2016-2017
If you wish to use the ball field behind Riverside Elementary School, please download the application below.
At the May 29, 2019 special meeting, the Town Council
voted to raise the deposit to $100.
Riverside Ball Field Application For Use
The Town of Simmesport passed a curfew ordinance for minors at a special meeting on April 22, 2019. Click HERE to see a copy of the ordinance.
The Ehrhardt family standing in front of the dedication plaque in honor of Mr. Leo Ehrhardt, mayor of Simmesport for a total of 40 years.
Leo Ehrhardt Central Park Dedication
On Saturday, May 25, 2019 a dedication ceremony was held for Leo Ehrhardt Central Park. The non-profit organization R.I.S.E. raised money to purchase a bronze plaque honoring Mr. Leo Erhardt after the Simmesport Town Council passed a resolution in 2017 naming the park after Mr. Leo. The ceremony took place at 10 AM and many of Mr. Leo’s family came from out of town to be part of the festivities, including his two children Mary and Leo “Lonny” Jr. Mr. Leo was Mayor of Simmesport for 40 years and dedicated much of his life to the Town. It is the hope of RISE and the Town of Simmesport that the park will become a beautiful, safe place for children to play and enjoy.
Leo Ehrhardt Central Park
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Leo Ehrhardt Central Park. The Mayor, City Council and the non-profit organization R.I.S.E. held the ceremony. Click on the title above to read more.
