Assumption Parish, Louisiana
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Assumption Parish is a parish located in the U.S. state of Louisiana, and was formed in 1807 as an original parish of the Louisiana Territory. Its parish seat is Napoleonville. In 2000, its population was 23,388.[1] Assumption is one of the 22 Acadiana parishes. Its major product is sugarcane. In proportion to its area, Assumption Parish produces the most sugar of any parish of Louisiana.
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Transparency of Assumption parish's website
The Good
- Information on elected and administrative officials is included, along with office hours and address.[2]
- The website lists the police jurors and their personal contact information (including e-mails).[3]
The Bad
- The site does not list any budgetary information.
- No information is provided about how parish residents can request access to public documents of the parish under Louisiana's sunshine laws.
- While there is a page for meeting agendas, it is out of date and includes links that do not work.[4]
- There is no information for local taxes.
- To compare Assumption with other Louisiana parishes, see Websites of the Louisiana parishes.
Parish Budget
Treasurer:Kim Torres
2008 Budget:$11,000,000
Communities
Cities and towns
Napoleonville is the sole incorporated community in the parish.
Census-designated places
Education
Assumption Parish School Board operates local public schools. Assumption High School serves the whole parish.
References
External Links
- Assumption Parish Website
- Assumption Parish Area Chamber of Commerce
- Explore the History and Culture of Southeastern Louisiana, a National Park Service Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary
