About Us
Tammany Together, Inc. is a non-profit, non-partisan, coalition of St. Tammany individuals, non-profit organizations, and homeowner and civic associations. We have come together without regard to east or west, city or parish, suburban or rural, rich or poor, life-long or newly arrived resident. For too long now, these labels have divided the citizens of our parish.
And our quality of life has suffered because of our divisions. No more! We now have a forum to speak with a unified voice rather than standing alone. This parish is everyone’s backyard!
Tammany Together, Inc. is a grass-roots organization. Members may attend the monthly meetings of the fifteen-member Board of Directors. There will be quarterly General Membership Meetings.
Member committees will study the issues and present their reports to the Board. The Board may ask for more information, take action, or ask the membership to vote on the matter. Tammany Together is committed to listening to the diverse voices in St. Tammany.
As a non-partisan organization, Tammany Together does not endorse or oppose specific candidates for public office.
Tammany Together, Inc. is organized under the laws of the State of Louisiana as a Domestic Non-Profit Corporation and has been granted tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(4) organization by the Internal Revenue Service.
Mission Statement
The mission of Tammany Together, a nonpartisan organization, is to identify issues of importance to the citizens of St. Tammany Parish, to educate its members and others on these issues, and to exert a positive influence on their outcome by speaking out with a unified voice.
Why I Am Part of Tammany Together
"How many citizens sit home thinking, in coffee shops thinking, they can't do anything about what's going on in their parish? It's their parish, they pay the taxes, but they have no control. This is going to give everyone a voice." Paulette Barras, Slidell resident
"St. Tammany residents continually show their willingness to work hard for a better Parish. Tammany Together gives us a forum to have a strong, positive influence on our future." Rick Wilke, President, Association of Associations
"Development is necessary and inevitable. However, there is a greater need in this parish for responsible development. Planning not Reacting." Carolyn Condon, Folsom area citizen
"It’s time for ALL of the citizens of St. Tammany to be represented by an organization that is dedicated to making citizens equal partners with government and business in planning for the future of St. Tammany." Sandra Slifer, President, League of Women Voters® of St. Tammany
"Divide and conquer. Unite and win." Dr. John Martin, President, Goodbee Civic Association
"I had to learn the hard way how things “get done” in this parish. I want to use that experience, along with others who have traveled that same congested road, and establish a strong link between parish officials and the community in working towards systemic change here in St. Tammany Parish." Elizabeth Manshel, Vice-President, Penn’s Chapel Road Association
Who Belongs to Tammany Together?
These organizations have expressed their support of Tammany Together by becoming members.
- Group Members
- Flower Estates Civic Association
- Goodbee Civic Association
- Magnolia Gardens/Bogue Glen Civic Association
- Tchefuncte Trace Homeowners Association
- Umbrella Organization Members
- Association of Associations
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 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
Board of Directors
The following St. Tammany citizens serve as the Board of Directors of Tammany Together, Inc. Click a name for a brief biography.
AJ Berkeley, Vice President
- St. Tammany resident since 2004
- New Orleans native
- Lived in Dallas, Boston, Portland Oregon, and Alamo California before moving to St. Tammany
- Graduated from University of Southwestern Louisiana (BS Finance & Economics)
- Attended Hewlett Packard executive training program at Harvard and Stanford business schools
- Positions include CEO, VP Marketing and Sales in computer and computer related fields
- Currently working in the Finance industry specializing in helping people prepare for retirement
- Married to Judy, with two children
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Russell Butz
- St. Tammany resident since 1962
- Graduate of St. Paul's High School
- Finance Degree with Honors from the University of New Orleans
- Extensive experience in the oil and gas industry
- Served on Covington Planning & Zoning Commission for 5 years; Chairman for 4 years
- Served on Steering Committee for New Directions 2025
- Served as Outreach Coordinator for Sierra Club
- Currently serving on Covington Tree Board
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Carolyn Condon
- St. Tammany resident since 2002
- Secretary of the Goodbee Civic Association
- President of the Deep South Chapter of Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriters
- Past President
- Exchange Club of Metairie
- New Orleans Insurance Institute
- Connections of Lafayette
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Lisa Condrey
- St. Tammany resident since 1998
- Past President of Covington Gardens Partnership
- Founding member of the Old Covington Neighborhood Association
- Partner in Covington law firm of Ward & Condrey, LLC
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Sandra Slifer, Secretary
- St. Tammany resident since 1990
- Mass Communications/Public Relations, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
- Non-Profit Management Certificate Program Graduate, University of New Orleans, 1999
- Western School of Feng Shui Graduate, San Diego, CA, 2001
- Worked in the computer industry for over 20 years, now retired
- Board Member, League of Women Voters of St. Tammany since 1993, and current President
- President and Board Member, Flower Estates Civic Association, Inc.
- Past Board Member, North Shore Unitarian Universalists, Lacombe, LA
- Past Board Member, Boys and Girls Club, Slidell, LA
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Rick Wilke, Treasurer
- St. Tammany resident since 1994 after spending 9 years in California
- New Orleans native
- Graduate of Tulane University
- M.B.A. degree from the University of New Orleans
- Former president of local chapters of two professional associations in New Orleans and San Francisco and chaired a committee at the national level for one
- Retired from Chevron Corporation in 1992 to become consultant
- Retired completely in 2000 to have time for community and civic interests
- Vice President of the Northlake Nature Center
- Chaired the Critical & Sensitive Areas Focus Group of New Directions 2025
- Former President of Flower Estates Civic Association
- President of the Association of Associations
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David Young, President
- Resident of St. Tammany since 2001
- Prior residences in New Orleans, Kenner and Metairie
- Current President of Arrow Wood Estates Homeowner's Association
- Graduate of Archbishop Rummel High 1970
- Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering Electronic Technician for 30 years
- Medical Equipment Management Consultant for 25 years
- Founding Secretary for Kenner's Executive Achiever's Association
- Creator of "Operation Thank a Hero" in 2003
- Independent agent for United First Financial
- Married to Karen Myers, one son
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Bylaws
Please click here for a copy of our bylaws.