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Accomplishments

  • Tammany Together formed in April, 2007.
  • We now represent over 4,500 individual citizens and households in St. Tammany Parish.
  • Specific involvement and achievements:
    • Members of Library Committee are working with Library board and staff on major issues.
    • Succeeded in getting new Uniform Development Code (comprehensive rezoning rules) online at
      www.stpgov.org/pdf/1196088377.pdf.
    • Educating the public on parish-wide comprehensive rezoning via press releases and public meetings on Greenprint and the rezoning process.
    • Advocating with parish administration for more transparency and public access and input to comprehensive rezoning process.
    • Participating in Home Rule Charter Review Committee with League of Women Voters.
    • Discussions with parish administration to improve parish code enforcement.
    • Drainage committee position used in zoning case & presented to Town of Abita.
    • Attendance at parish recycling meetings.
    • Persuaded DOTD to post No Parking Signs on I-12/Highway 434 exit and entrance ramps. Received commitment from LSP Troop L to ticket 18-wheelers violating the No Parking regulations and from DOTD to place additional No Parking Signs at other ramps in St. Tammany Parish if situation improves at Highway 434.
  • 501(c)(4) tax-exempt status has been granted by the IRS.
  • We offer an informative web site that helps citizens get information and track issues at
    www.TammanyTogether.org.
  • We have received strong, positive coverage on our organization and issues from media outlets.
  • We have held two public informational meetings and three General Membership Meetings at which we informed and received feedback from members and other citizens on important issues.
  • We have issued resolutions on Term Limits and On-line Parish Meetings, and a position statement on Development in Wetlands.
  • Ten Issues Committees have been formed to address the areas of
    • Civics
    • Comprehensive Rezoning / Zoning Reform
    • Diversity and Employees
    • Drainage and Hurricane Protection
    • Government Authority / Citizen Involvement
    • Home Rule Charter Reform
    • Libraries
    • Recycling
    • Tax Reform
    • Traffic and Transportation