Spadoni for Slidell City Council Dist E

05/14/2026

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Rene Arcemont for Slidell City Council District A
Fadely For Slidell District "B"
Spadoni for Slidell City Council Dist E
John Grigg for Slidell City Council, District G

05/13/2026

CA-4 on The Ballot
DOES NOT automatically eliminate Inventory tax on Business. It simply allows The Parish to decide how it’s done; reduce, eliminate, leave the same.
La. Is one of the few states who charge inventory tax. La competes at a disadvantage with other states for attracting new business because of this.

If OTHER PARISHES vote YES, & ST TAMMANY votes NO, ST TAMMANY is now at a disadvantage with these Parishes now, along with other states to attract new businesses.

The CONSUMER actually pays for this tax.
A BUSINESS factors this in to the cost of goods you purchase. THE COST of DOING BUSINESS.

A YES vote may result in a small reduction in the price CONSUMERs pay, MORE inventory on the shelves, new jobs, new businesses.

Now, this Inventory Tax money all goes to the same dedicated MILLs as your property tax. We recently saw these departments ROLL back MILLs and still receive enough to put in savings doing so. THE FUNDED ones. Can they absorb the loss of revenue?

If passed, THEN THE PARISH at council meetings will have Public Comment & OPEN meetings. Also actual numbers for losses & gains will be presented, and a decision will be made.

I think a YES vote is a step in the right direction for St Tammany Parish

05/12/2026

DRAINAGE FOLLOW UP-
Yesterday I contacted City of Slidell Public Works for an update to the storm drains work orders I placed.
A lot of them were handled, some still a work in progress. It was a big list. Impressed that they started 2 days after I submitted the list. 1 location was cleaned but follow up will be required. Stay Tuned!!

05/09/2026

This is the W14 canal behind SMH.
A major drainage outfall for the area.
While it is very high, it is flowing. It only has a certain flow rate capacity. I don’t know the rain fall totals for today yet, but residents along the canal have worried since the early 80s.
My Aunt lived along this canal & was always worried, and eventually moved blocks away because of being worried.
In the early days of Slidell’s expansion, homes were allowed to be built right on these canals with little servitude. Newer subdivisions have greater servitudes to allow for expansion.
Decisions in the past didn’t take into account the future. Today’s administrations are left with finding solutions. Now more costly to correct

05/09/2026

Took a ride through Lakewood & tried to get to Bon Village. Don’t know the rain total yet, but it was significant.
Some of the storm drains I’ve previously reported to Public Works did a good job.
I reported a good number of them & don’t know if they got to all of them yet. I will follow up Monday to see & go from there.
To report clogged storm drains, call Public Works on Monday
985-646-4258
You call, they put it on the schedule 👍

05/09/2026

This is a properly flowing storm drain IF the outfall canals are not backed up.

05/06/2026

SLIDELL - People first came here for OPPORTUNITY. The location was/ is IDEAL.
They stayed and settled a great safe community.
MODERN times people come for the Community not so much for Opportunity.
We’ve grown & become Residential, Small Businesses, & Retail. The biggest employer is the Medical Industry.
As we’ve grown, the residents bear the majority of the costs to keep our great community going. The Medical Industry must now expand into the neighborhoods for growth as well.
We still have THE LOCATION, & a Great safe community, but we need to once again focus on OPPORTUNITY.
Wouldn’t it be nice if commuters could work local for the same income? Wouldn’t it be nice if surrounding areas started commuting to Slidell ?
On the Ballot, Allowing local Gov. to decide how to charge for Inventory Tax instead of The State. Also last year, Slidell has been included into The Port of New Orleans Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ2)
TWO additional means to attract OPPORTUNITY to add to our location, & great safe community.
MORE of the right OPPORTUNITY in the right Locations is the first piece of the puzzle to provide everything we say we are looking for

05/05/2026

Hard work, Professionalism, Integrity, Accountability, Business Experience

The small boat work I do locally was simply added because I enjoy it.
My Profession - Safety Of Life At Sea
Ship owners rely on my Professionalism, crews rely on my Integrity, Authorities recognize me for both.

I bring these same standards if City Council Member is added to my Profession

05/04/2026

NEIGHBORHOODs-
When I moved in, I was the young whipper snapper; as one of them called me. They kept an eye on the neighborhood, I kept an eye on them. Extended family. All but one I helped, as he never needed it. BUT the one time my help was needed, I was there..
Sadly, I watched them all pass, except one. Now relocated.
The neighborhood dynamic changed. Two homes turned to rentals. One always trouble. The PD was frequently visiting this location. I considered moving.
My neighborhood as come full circle now. Younger group, but great neighbors once again. Teenager with her first car, kids playing in the street. A wonderful sight.
This weekend I spent with neighbors in my own neighborhood. I realized, I’m no longer the young whippersnapper.

04/27/2026

DRAINAGE TEST MORNING! 👍
Drove The Lakewood & Bon Village subdivisions to locate what storm drains need tending to. I found about 10. Work orders will be called in tomorrow to Public Works.
In 18 years I know when my backyard drainage backs up to my patio the past 5 years means my street would be flooded.
It wasn’t today. 👍 A few weeks ago I contacted PUBLIC WORKs for the two drains on my street as well as another resident I learned of knocking the doors. A crew was out next day or day after.
Checked on that location as well 👍
While I’m out let’s check ALL of Lakewood. Let’s run over to Bon Village as well.
Bon Village I came across a storm drain that needs to be looked at for repair.
Storm drain isn’t draining properly
CALL 985-646-4258
Public Works will be happy to come check it out. They don’t know if you don’t report it 👍
Appologies for not checking the rest of the subdivisions in District E. In 18 years, I’ve learned don’t try to head East on Gause after a down pour. By the time I made it, the water was gone.

04/23/2026

A FLASHBACK MOMENT-
I remember when this company first emerged & built the first 4 boats. I had the privilege of being on the Sea trials of 2 of them. I’ve watched this company grow over the years into the powerhouse they are today. I’ve been involved with many projects on their vessels. I have many friends, peers who have worked for this company, some that still do.
I enjoy seeing companies I know have great success. Especially those head quartered right here in St. Tammany Parish.
Congratulations HORNBECK OFFSHORE

Today, we announced that Hornbeck Offshore has entered into an agreement to merge with Helix Energy Solutions, creating a premier integrated offshore services company.

Together, Hornbeck Offshore and Helix will bring complementary capabilities to form a recognized leader in offshore operations that will be capable of servicing markets such as oil and gas, renewables, military defense, scientific research, and other complex marine applications and emerging technologies.

Our combined Company is expected to feature a diversified, high‑specification fleet of specialty vessels, enhanced by subsea robotics, well intervention, and technical service capabilities—including subsea pipeline and cable trenching.

With a global footprint, strong balance sheet, and projected substantial free cash flow generation, the combined company is well positioned to deliver innovative, integrated subsea and marine transportation solutions while creating long‑term value for shareholders.

Following the close of the transaction, the combined company will operate as Hornbeck Offshore Services and trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol HOS. The combined company’s headquarters will be in Covington, Louisiana, and Houston, Texas, with Todd M. Hornbeck serving as President and CEO.

We look forward to working together with the Helix team to drive growth and support customers worldwide with our expanded capabilities and deep operational expertise of over a combined 75 years.

HORNBECK OFFSHORE®
Helix Energy Solutions Group
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