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Relocating to Baton Rouge? Livingston Parish Government Information, etc.

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Real Estate Agent with Relocating To Baton Rouge & Surrounding Areas

“Livingston Parish Government”

If you are relocating to Livingston Parish, you will need to learn as much as you can about Livingston because the sooner you do, the sooner you will fill at home. You will need to learn your way around town and get familiar with the area. Some of the most important information that will be so valuable to you will be info regarding schools, libraries, economic development, emergency preparedness, chamber of commerce, clerk of courts, registering to vote, and…am I missing something? There’s just so much to do and learn but don’t get overwhelmed, it will be an enjoyable experience getting to the heart of Livingston. If you are totally new to the area, be sure to visit the “Visitors Bureau” to request maps and brochures and don’t forget to sign up for their free newsletter.

Don’t forget to register to vote….
Once you get settled in, I strongly encourage you to think about registering to vote. You are now a resident of Louisiana and Livingston Parish is excited to have you as a neighbor. Don’t worry, you do not have to run all over town trying to figure where to vote or where to sign up. Technology has made it extremely easy to register. All you have to do is visit “Louisiana Secretary of State” and you will find an online, voting registration form. Of course, if you are verified by the Department of Motor Vehicles you can register electronically with the audit code on the back of your license…if you aren’t verified, then you will just have to print out the form and mail it in.

 

“Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office”
Besides voting, it’s also a great idea to get familiar with the “Livingston Parish Sheriff Office”. You will find a great amount of good information on the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Website. It will fill you in on property taxes, fines, schedules, D.A.R.E., Most Wanted, employment, community events, news and more. If you are looking for more information on the services that the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office provides, this is the place you need to visit. The “Livingston Parish Sheriff Office” has a team of 160 deputies and support staff on a $11 million annual budget funded primarily through property and tax sales.

Stay ‘in the know’ by visiting “Livingston’s Emergency & Preparedness” page. Here you can find information on the weather, road closures, river watch and how to be prepared for emergencies. You can also sign up to get public alerts on your phone so you don’t have to worry about missing emergency information. Also, Livingston’s page gives you access to information regarding volunteering, hazard mitigation, and news that you need to know about.

 

A little piece of “Livingston Parish” history…..
Wait, we’re not done yet. I know, there’s a lot of valuable information available to you so you definitely want to take advantage of it. Regarding the “Livingston Parish Government”, it’s imperative that you get to know the “Livingston Parish Elected Officials”. How does that old saying go? “The more you know, the more you grow”? Yeah, I think that’s how it goes. I never heard of anyone having to call 911 because their brain overloaded but don’t feel as if you have to cram it all in at once. Take your time and feel your way around all the given links and information at your own pace. Now, it’s time for some fun history, I know…you are excited.

Did you know that Livingston Parish was originally part of the Florida parishes? The parish was created on February 10, 1832, when the state legislature split St. Helena Parish in two. Some say that it was named after Robert or Edward Livingston. It must be nice having a town named after you. Livingston Parish consists of 642 square miles on 410,880 acres and is 32 miles long by 30 miles wide. Did you know that Livingston has eight municipalities? Guess which ones is the largest? Denham Springs! The other municipalities are Albany, French Settlement, Killian, Livingston (the parish seat), Port Vincent, Springfield and Walker.

There isn’t enough time or space to cover all of Livingston’s history but I just wanted to give you a little taste of it. If you are interested in the genealogy, you can visit the “Livingston Parish Genealogy” site. 

 

If you are business minded, the Chamber of Commerce might be for you….
A group that you should consider being a part of is the “Livingston Chamber of Commerce”. If you are unfamiliar with the Chamber of Commerce, it’s basically an association of businessmen and women who comes together to protect and promote business interest. I would consider it a great opportunity to network, if you are new to town. By becoming a member of the commerce, you will have the chance to attend monthly meetings, receive monthly newsletters, hear monthly speakers, parade participation, community notices and more. There is a fee of $25 to become a member and you can actually do it online through PayPal. Also, if you are interested in sitting in on a meeting, non-members are allowed to sit in for two of them. If you are interested in learning more about what the Livingston Chamber of Commerce has to offer, look over their website and then contact them for more details.

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