LP Biz News - May 20, 2022 - Chamber OPPOSES Commercial Moratorium, Business Priorities, Business Briefing

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Moratorium - Opposition

STATEMENT OF THE LIVINGSTON PARISH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

At a regular meeting of the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Affairs Committee, held on May 19, 2022, with a quorum of board members present, it was directed that the Livingston Parish Chamber offers the following statement.

Be it resolved that the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce:

OPPOSES the inclusion of commercial property in the parish wide moratorium. Commercial development provides revenue streams to the very public services and infrastructure concerns noted.
Requests that a quick resolution, prior to the 60 day timeline, is reached to lift the moratorium.
Has concerns for the economic impact of this action and the potential disruption in the pipeline of projects in the parish.
Observes that small family landowners are impacted by this action as other factors such as rising interest rates make this a timely concern.

As the parish's business association formed to represent business, the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce serves as a convener for leaders and influencers, a catalyst for business growth and a champion for stronger communities.

The Chamber is the largest business association in the parish representing employers of over 20,000 employees including the construction industry, the largest private industry parish wide.

The Chamber's mission and actions extend to the interest of community and initiates programs, projects and initiatives that collaborate and encourage corporate responsibility for better communities.

The Chamber is comprised business owners and employees who live in the parish and its communities having a vested interest in a smart growth approach.

The above statement in response to the

moratorium voted in by the Livingston Parish Council at the May 12, 2022 Council meeting, a 60 day moratorium, which includes commercial property, passed council approval and has been sent to the parish president’s office to sign. The moratorium halts the division of land for both residential and commercial developments for 60 days from the date signed within 10 days of it being presented unless there is a veto.

Chamber Board of Directors

Read Business Priorities Here

Last week's statement

Don't forget about business.

As local councils and leaders across the I-12 - I-10 corridors are facing pressure in all directions on how to incorporate smart growth into our areas, we want to remind you, don't forget about business.

It's not just the huge developers that are impacted by potential halts to their pipeline of business and cash flow, the local guys, your next door neighbors are business people too. Many have the good of the parish at heart and want a collective approach that includes a seat at the table for everyone.

While we sympathize, and care, about the challenges to infrastructure, drainage, the school system and other important projects - we've supported and had conversations about the urgent needs of every one of these areas for years - the needs and consideration of what it will do to our local economy and business community matters.

We will be hosting an opportunity for businesses to learn more - and provide your input - about what the plans are and what this means to you. We are finalizing a location, but meantime, you can set a reminder and register at the button below.