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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in St. George public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
St. George Civic Complex at Long Farm
The Long Farm development's potential civic/commercial area jumped nearly 690%, from about 4 acres to over 31 acres, near Airline Highway and Antioch, with some residential density trimmed. It shapes what gets built in one of the city's biggest mixed-use developments.
Pending litigation over rezoning and Baton Rouge annexations
Two lawsuits went behind closed doors: one by LRK, LLC challenging a proposed rezoning, and the long-running fight with Baton Rouge over annexations after St. George's incorporation election.
Uber ride subsidy partnership
A tentative August 19 public meeting will explore an Uber pilot ride-share program — an early step toward public transportation in St. George.
First two reserve police officers appointed
St. George appointed Tucker Sharer and Charles Robinson as its first-ever reserve officers, a milestone in building the new city's police operation from scratch.