Lake Charles
Top issues
The five most-discussed unresolved issues, ranked by recorded discussion time (a measure of importance and contention), then by how many meetings they came up in.
| Issue5 | Status | Board | Minutes | Meetings | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blight Demolition and Condemnation Hearings | ongoing | City Council | 0 | 6 | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Downtown Christmas Decorations | monitoring | City Council | 0 | 4 | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Prien Lake Pedestrian Bridge | monitoring | City Council | 0 | 4 | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Shell Beach Drive Bridge Repair | open | City Council | 0 | 4 | Nov 12, 2026 |
| Alcohol Permit Show-Cause Hearing | open | City Council | 0 | 2 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Issues on upcoming agendas
Issues linked from the meetings scheduled in the next 10 days.
Nothing right now.
Recent updates
Issues with new information found in the last 7 days, newest first.
Upcoming meetings
| Meeting2 | Board | Date | Time | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-18 - City Council | City Council | Nov 18, 2026 | 5:30 PM | Scheduled regular meeting (3rd Wednesday); agenda not yet checked. |
| 2026-12-02 - City Council | City Council | Dec 2, 2026 | 5:30 PM | Scheduled regular meeting (1st Wednesday); agenda not yet checked. |
Recent meetings
One page per meeting, summarizing every record we have of it (agenda, minutes, video and transcript).
Issues with near term decisions
| Issue8 | Board | Last updated | People | Minutes | Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Beach Drive Bridge Repair | City Council | Nov 12, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Alcohol Permit Show-Cause Hearing | City Council | Nov 12, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Delinquent License and Permit Renewal Interest | City Council | Nov 12, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mardi Gras 2027 Parade Permits | City Council | Nov 12, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mid-City Phase III Housing Agreement | City Council | Nov 12, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Rezonings and Planning and Zoning Appeals | City Council | Nov 12, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Short-Term Rental Amnesty | City Council | Nov 12, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Zoning Variance Limits Ordinance | City Council | Nov 12, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Long running topics
| Issue1 | Board | Last updated | People | Minutes | Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blight Demolition and Condemnation Hearings | City Council | Nov 12, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
No actions pending
| Issue5 | Board | Last updated | People | Minutes | Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Christmas Decorations | City Council | Nov 12, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Prien Lake Pedestrian Bridge | City Council | Nov 12, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Drainage Sewer and Water Treatment Projects | City Council | Nov 12, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| CDBG-DR Action Plan Amendments | City Council | Nov 12, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mallard Golf Club Driving Range | City Council | Nov 12, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Completed
| Issue1 | Board | Last updated | People | Minutes | Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026-27 Operating and Capital Budget | City Council | Nov 12, 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Sources
Where the data comes from
- City website: https://www.cityoflakecharles.com/ (City of Lake Charles, Louisiana; City Hall at 326 Pujo Street, 337-491-1200)
- Agendas and minutes: CivicClerk portal, https://lakecharlesla.portal.civicclerk.com. City Council agendas and minutes, and Planning and Zoning Commission agenda packets, are posted there.
- Meeting video: City of Lake Charles YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@CityofLakeCharlesLouisiana, with a "Recorded City Council Meetings" playlist.
- Code of ordinances: https://library.municode.com/la/lake_charles/codes/code_of_ordinances
- Collected 2026-11-12.
Governing body
- Mayor: Marshall Simien Jr; City Administrator: John Cardone Jr
- City Council (7 single-member districts; regular meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 5:30 PM, Council Chambers, 326 Pujo Street): Ronnie Harvey Jr (A, Vice President), Donald Fondel (B), Tommy Bilbo (C), Matt Young (D), Stuart Weatherford (E, President), Craig Marks (F), Matthew Vezinot (G); Clerk of the Council Renee Deville
- City Attorney Rusty Stutes; Finance Emily McDaniel; Public Works Wendy C. Robinson; Police Chief Shawn Caldwell; Fire Chief Delton Carter; Planning and Development Doug Burguieres; Human Resources Wendy Goodwin; Community Services Michael Castille; Cultural Affairs Payton Lundmark
- Planning and Zoning Commission: meets the 2nd Monday per the portal's event feed.
- Other boards listed by the city (schedules not verified): Alcohol Review Board, Armed Forces Commission, Civil Service Board, Downtown Development Authority, Keep Greater Lake Charles Beautiful-Team Green, Historic Preservation Commission.
Data quality notes
- Only the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission schedules were verified; other boards are not tracked yet.
- Issues come from agenda titles, not from minutes. Votes and discussion are not yet recorded.
- The 2026-11-04 video is not yet posted. Minutes for 2026-10-21 and 2026-09-16 are not yet posted, nor those for 2026-11-04. Planning and Zoning agenda packets and minutes were not read.
- Videos dated 2026-09-08, 2026-09-29 and 2026-10-13 are Tuesday meetings in the council playlist whose type is not confirmed.
- Meeting pages begin with 2026-09-01. Earlier council videos and agendas are not built.