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Purchasing & Vendor Info | Ascension Parish
Purchasing & Vendor Info | Ascension Parish Purchasing Staff There are no alerts at this time. Ascension Parish Home Page Citizen Resources How Do I Contact Ascension Home Departments Purchasing Bid Information Vendor Self Service Jim Buras, CPA Purchasing Director Contact Us 225-450-1117 click to connect Have additional questions for our department? Fill out our form to share your questions, concerns, or feedback with an Ascension Parish department. We’ll route your submission to the appropriate department office, and get back to you shortly. Contact Our Department
Holiday Schedule
All Ascension Parish Government offices will be closed on the following dates: January 1, 2026 New Year’s Day (Observed) January 19, 2026 Martin Luther King Day February 17, 2026 Mardi Gras Day April 3, 2026 Good Friday May 25, 2026 Memorial Day June 19, 2026 Juneteenth July 3, 2026 Independence Day (Observed) September 7, 2026 Labor Day November 11, 2026 Veteran’s Day November 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Day November 27, 2026 Thanksgiving (Observed) December 24, 2026 Christmas Eve (Observed) December 25, 2026 Christmas Day (Observed) December 31, 2026 New Years Eve (Observed)
Technology & IT Services | Ascension Parish
Technology & IT Services | Ascension Parish There are no alerts at this time. Ascension Parish Home Page Citizen Resources How Do I Contact Ascension Home Departments Technology Department Overview The Office of Technology provides IT support to all Parish Government offices that includes hardware and software that make up the APG network infrastructure. Our office helps coordinate the purchase of IT components, the installation of these components, and provides IT project managment services to all parish offices. To request assistance from our office, please submit a request using the following request portal: support.apgov.us or call 225-450-1200. Brandon O’Deay IT Director Contact Us 225-450-1050 click to connect Have additional questions for our department? Fill out our form to share your questions, concerns, or feedback with an Ascension Parish department. We’ll route your submission to the appropriate department office, and get back to you shortly. Contact Our Department
Recreation - Parks & Events | Ascension Parish
Recreation - Parks & Events | Ascension Parish There are no alerts at this time. Ascension Parish Home Page Citizen Resources How Do I Contact Ascension Home Departments Recreation Our Mission To provide opportunities and experiences that build a healthier community through amazing parks, facilities, and programs. Facility Rental/ReservationFood Truck CourtPark MapsSelf Service Portal Brandon Smith Director of Recreation Contact Us 225-450-1087 Recreation Programs Baseball Contact: [email protected] Softball Contact: [email protected] Soccer Contact: [email protected] Basketball Contact: [email protected] Flag Football Contact: [email protected] click to connect Have additional questions for our department? Fill out our form to share your questions, concerns, or feedback with an Ascension Parish department. We’ll route your submission to the appropriate department office, and get back to you shortly. Contact Our Department
Utilities
Gonzales Utilities - Services | Ascension Parish There are no alerts at this time. Ascension Parish Home Page Citizen Resources How Do I Contact Ascension Home Departments Utilities Fees and Penalties Online Bill Payment Rate Schedule Service Application Water Grade Jason Licciardi Director of Utilities Contact Us 225-450-1200 Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm Water Utilities Business Office 419 Memorial Drive, Donaldsonville, LA 70346 FAQs click to connect Have additional questions for our department? Fill out our form to share your questions, concerns, or feedback with an Ascension Parish department. We’ll route your submission to the appropriate department office, and get back to you shortly. Contact Our Department
Board Applications
Apply for a Parish Board Seat | Ascension Parish Gov There are no alerts at this time. Ascension Parish Home Page Citizen Resources How Do I Contact Ascension Home Citizen Resources Governing Bodies Board Applications Serve the Community Apply for a Board or Commission Interested in shaping local policy and services? Submit an application to serve on one of Ascension Parish’s boards or commissions — from library trustees and planning & zoning to waterways and mental-health advisory panels. Each application includes eligibility requirements and submission instructions; please review the specific form for details on deadlines and how appointments are made. If you have questions about which board is the best fit or the application process, contact our offices for guidance. ACUD #1 Board Application Animal Services Board Application Ascension Parish Library Board Application Fire Protection District #3 Application Industrial Development Board Application Mental Health & Addictive Disorders Advisory Board Planning & Zoning Commission Application Tourism Commission Application Waterways Commission Application Explore Governing Bodies
Official Parish Logos & Branding
Official Parish Logos & Branding | Ascension Parish Gov There are no alerts at this time. Ascension Parish Home Page Citizen Resources How Do I Contact Ascension Home Ascension Parish Logos Parish Seal — Full Color .GIF.JPG.PNG.TIF.PDF.AI Parish Seal — Black & White .GIF.JPG.PNG.TIF.PDF.AI Ascension Parish Logo — Full Color .GIF.JPG.PNG.TIF.PDF.AI Ascension Parish Logo — Black & White .GIF.JPG.PNG.TIF.PDF.AI Ascension Women Mean Business — Full Color .GIF.JPG.PNG.TIF.PDF.AI Ascension Women Mean Business — Black & White .GIF.JPG.PNG.TIF.PDF.AI Ascension Means Business — Alternate .GIF.JPG.PNG.TIF.PDF.AI
Health Unit
Parish Health Unit - Services | Ascension Parish There are no alerts at this time. Ascension Parish Home Page Citizen Resources How Do I Contact Ascension Home Departments Health & Human Services Health Unit Our Mission The objective of the Ascension Parish Health Unit is to provide health care services and to promote the well being of the general public within the Parish of Ascension. Opioid Help Ascension Parish Health Unit Services Area WIC Women Infant and Children Primary Care for 6 and Older Medicaid Applications Immunizations: Infants, Ad, Adults Sports Physicals Same Day Sick Visits Beth Denson, RN Health Unit Director Contact Us 225-450-1006 Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM Walk-ins or Call for Appointments
Geographic Information Systems
GIS Maps & Property Data | Ascension Parish Government There are no alerts at this time. Ascension Parish Home Page Citizen Resources How Do I Contact Ascension Home Departments Geographic Information System (GIS Division) Map Gallery Data & Analytics Brian Martinez GIS Director Contact Us Kib Prestridge GIS Analyst II Contact Us
Animal Control
Our Mission The mission of the Ascension Parish Animal Control is to perform services for the citizens of Ascension Parish, and to provide them with valuable information and resources concerning the increasing number of animals that are now within Ascension Parish. Cara’s House Helpful Links Pet Plan Companion Animal Rescue Of Ascension (CARA) Pet drop offs, viewing, and adoption are now handled through Companion Animal Rescue Of Ascension (CARA): 225-675-0400 www.carashouse.com 9894 Airline Hwy, Sorrento, LA 70778 Megan Choate Animal Control Director Contact Us 225-450-1290
Planning & Development
Planning & Development | Ascension Parish There are no alerts at this time. Ascension Parish Home Page Citizen Resources How Do I Contact Ascension Home Departments Planning & Development Ascension Flood Maps Code of Ordinances Floodplain Management Online Permitting Pipeline Permits Planning Stormwater Unified Land Development Code Zoning Eric M. Poché Planning and Zoning Director Contact Us 225-450-1002 Planning Meetings Planning Meetings Playlist Zoning Meetings Zoning Meetings Playlist click to connect Have additional questions for our department? Fill out our form to share your questions, concerns, or feedback with an Ascension Parish department. We’ll route your submission to the appropriate department office, and get back to you shortly. Contact Our Department
Other Ascension Parish Agencies
Other Ascension Parish Agencies There are no alerts at this time. 23rd JDC Ascension Assessor Ascension Parish Chamber Ascension Parish Library Ascension Parish School Board City of Donaldsonville City of Gonzales Clerk of Court Gonzales Police Department Louisiana Sweet Spot Registrar of Voters Sheriff’s Office Town of Sorrento Veteran’s Affairs Volunteer Ascension
Ascension Counseling Center
Our Mission The mission of Ascension Counseling Center is to provide individuals, couples, and families who reside in Ascension Parish with competent mental health and substance abuse services by highly qualified professionals to improve their cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning to improve their lives. Ascension Addiction Help Lauren Laing Operations Director Contact Us 225-743-2445 Person-Centered Statement At Ascension Counseling Center you are at the center of your own care. Our goal is to treat you with dignity and respect. If you are not satisfied with the services that you are receiving, please let the receptionist know that you would like to speak to Karla S. Andrepont, Practice Manager. Mental Health Children, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, & Families Learn More About Mental Health Treatment Individuals and/or families are evaluated by a mental health counselor to identify emotional and behavioral concerns. Treatment may include individual and family counseling with psychiatric evaluation and medication monitoring as needed. Addictive Disorders Adolescents & Adults Learn More About Addictive Disorders Clients complete a comprehensive evaluation with a substance abuse counselor to identify underlying concerns that contribute to addictive behavior. Treatment identifies changes in behaviors, attitudes, and life styles necessary for recovery. Substance abuse treatment is conducted in a group setting. Cost The agency is supplemented by a parish property tax and accepts Medicaid, insurance and individual payments. A sliding scale fee beginning at $5 is available to those who demonstrate need.
Building Permits & Inspections
Building Permits & Inspections | Ascension Parish There are no alerts at this time. Ascension Parish Home Page Citizen Resources How Do I Contact Ascension Building Staff Home Departments Building Code Enforcement Contractor Licensing Inspections Permitting Plan Review Submitting Digital Documents Derrin Duplessis Chief Building Official Contact Us 225-450-1002 FAQs click to connect Have additional questions for our department? Fill out our form to share your questions, concerns, or feedback with an Ascension Parish department. We’ll route your submission to the appropriate department office, and get back to you shortly. Contact Our Department
Keep Ascension Beautiful
Keep Ascension Beautiful Program | Ascension Parish Gov There are no alerts at this time. Ascension Parish Home Page Citizen Resources How Do I Contact Ascension Home Citizen Resources Keep Ascension Beautiful East Bank Recycling West Bank Recycling Keep Ascension Beautiful, funded by APPD and APG, is an initiative to educate and actively engage community members and business partners in order to promote sustainability and develop, a clean and environmentally friendly Ascension Parish. Affiliated with Keep Louisiana Beautiful and Keep America Beautiful. Focus Areas: Education and Awareness, Recycling and Conservation, Litter Control and Enforcement Aline Pruitt Environmental Program Manager Contact Us
Parish Administration - Leadership | Ascension Parish
Our Mission Is to build a great Parish by providing the very best service to our citizens, support to our fellow workers and respect for our leaders. To position our Parish as a leader in the State and Nation by responsible pursuit of economic development, planning, and development of our infrastructure and continuous improvement in recreation, culture and tourism. To exhibit Ascension Parish’s outstanding character by always doing the right thing. Ascension Parish President Clint Cointment Parish President Welcome to Ascension Parish Government's website. It is an honor to serve as your Parish President and to work every day for the people and communities that make Ascension Parish such a special place to call home. We are a parish rooted in faith, family, and hard work, and those values continue to guide our administration. We remain focused on the issues that matter most to our residents, improving drainage and flood protection, investing in roads and infrastructure, supporting public safety, creating opportunities for our children and families, and growing our economy responsibly. Ascension Parish is experiencing tremendous growth, but progress is about more than numbers and announcements. It is about making sure our residents see and feel the benefits in their daily lives. That means better roads, stronger drainage, improved parks and facilities, good jobs, and dependable parish services on both sides of the river. Ascension Means Business. It means we are serious about serving our residents, strengthening our communities and preparing our parish for the future. We are committed to working hard, communicating openly and getting the job done. This website is here to help you access parish services, follow the progress of important projects, and stay connected with your parish government. Thank you for visiting. I am proud of how far we have come, and I am even more excited about where we are going - together. Sincerely, CLINT COINTMENT Ascension Parish President Ascension Parish Administration Lucy Cason Chief of Staff Ricky Compton Chief Administrative Officer James E. LeBlanc Governmental Affairs Director Pamela Matassa Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Ruth Phillips Infrastructure Division Director
Mosquito Control
Mosquito Control - Spraying | Ascension Parish There are no alerts at this time. Ascension Parish Home Page Citizen Resources How Do I Contact Ascension Home Departments Health & Human Services Mosquito Control Our Mission The Ascension Parish Mosquito Control mission or primary objective is to provide a means of controlling the transmission of mosquito-borne illness by reducing the Parish’s mosquito population to a tolerable level in the safest, most economical manner using a variety of methods in such a way as to minimize potential effects on people, wildlife and the environment parish wide. Spray Request Mosquito Breeding Prevention Services Offered West Nile Virus Information Mosquito Control Director Contact Us 225-450-1504
Governing Bodies & Council | Ascension Parish Government
Our Ascension Parish Leadership & Governing Bodies Discover the dedicated teams that shape our community’s future. On this page, you'll find information about the parish council, elected officials, boards, committees, commissions, and authorities—all working together to set policy, provide oversight, and ensure transparent, effective governance for our residents. Parish Council Governing Bodies Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Elected Officials Our Parish Council District 1 Oliver Joseph Councilman Call Email District 2 Joel Robert Councilman Call Email District 3 Travis Turner Councilman Call Email District 4 Brett Arceneaux Councilman Call Email District 5 Todd Varnado Councilman Call Email District 6 Chase Melancon Chairman Call Email District 7 Brian Hillensbeck Councilman Call Email District 8 Blaine Petite Councilman Call Email District 9 Pam Alonso Councilwoman Call Email District 10 Dennis Cullen Councilman Call Email District 11 Jenn DeFrances Councilwoman Call Email District Cinnamon McKey Council Secretary Call Email Need to contact your Parish council member? Get in Touch View All Governing Bodies View Boards, Commissions, Committees, and Elected Officials
Homeland Security - OHSEP | Ascension Parish
Homeland Security Staff There are no alerts at this time. Our Mission The mission of the Ascension Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness is to serve the citizens of the Parish through effective planning for natural and man-made disasters. Our goal is to save lives and to protect property through the coordination of an integrated emergency management system with all emergency response organizations, support services and volunteers. We will be an advocate for greater community efforts, including educating the general public to mitigate and prepare for potential emergencies. We will support efforts to train and exercise emergency responders in both the public and private sectors. We will manage and coordinate efforts toward a rapid recovery from disasters with an effective disaster assistance program. This office will be the point of distribution of Homeland Security information and intelligence to agencies throughout the parish. We are committed to effective actions designed to prevent some disasters and to reduce the impact of those over which we have no control. Rachael Wilkinson Director of Homeland Security Contact Us 225-450-1200 Follow Us on Facebook Important Links Rilo on the Bayou Prepare the Whole Family for Emergencies Does your know what to do in an emergency? Let Rilo teach you! Take time to color the pictures and read helpful tips so you can be prepared for every emergency situation. Make sure you and your family are safe and know how to find help when you need it most. It’s always a great idea to get ready! Download Your Book Have additional questions for our department? Fill out our form to share your questions, concerns, or feedback with an Ascension Parish department. We’ll route your submission to the appropriate department office, and get back to you shortly. Contact Our Department
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