IBERIA PARISH — The Iberia Parish Council has wrapped up its final round of budget meetings ahead of next year’s budget adoption.

For the past month, council members have been meeting to review the proposed 2026 budgets, covering everything from drainage and road work to solid waste and general operations. Monday’s meeting marked the final discussion before the full council votes on adoption later this year.

Iberia Parish President M. Larry Richard said these meetings are designed to give council members a clear picture of what’s in the budget and ensure transparency before the final vote.

“We talk about the budget— everything that’s going to be presented for the full council to approve,” Richard said. “It’s a relaxed meeting, to be frank with you.”This week’s review included budgets fo

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