E-Mail: JPCitizensAffairs@JeffParish.net

There are six (6) sub-departments under Citizens' Affairs:

Provides the public with information/assistance on how to access various departments of Jefferson Parish Government.

Based on the particular need, Citizens' Affairs will enlighten the public on the proper department to contact in an effort to satisfy their concern. The office also acts as a problems solution office through which the public can obtain timely assistance.

The Carnival/Mardi Gras Office is responsible for all aspects pertaining to Carnival/Special Event Parades in (unincorporated) Jefferson Parish. We ensure that the parading krewes adhere to the Ordinance, as well as, educate the public pertaining to the Ordinance.

The Special Events Office ensures that all applicants adhere to the Ordinance regarding outdoor events, which are open to the general public (unincorporated Jefferson Parish), such as: block parties, fairs/festivals, foot races/walks, processions, and parades.

This department provides a brochure of governmental information for the Hispanic population in Jefferson.  These brochures can be found at libraries and are provided to many Hispanic businesses in Jefferson Parish.

This Senior Services Office coordinates and handles all concerns of the senior citizens of Jefferson Parish; working with local agencies along with all intergovernmental entities on behalf of the seniors dealing with their complaints and issues. Another function of this sub department is the coordination of the Senior Expo held in the fall of each year.

The Office for Citizens with Disabilities provides: Information, referral, and educational services to Parish Officials, persons with disabilities, and the general public. This office is responsible for making recommendations to the Parish Administration with regard to the adoption and implementation of all plans relative to the interest and needs of the Parish's 89,000 citizens who have disabilities. This office compiled the Parish's ADA Compliance Plan and monitors to assure that the Parish is in compliance with Title II of the American's With Disabilities Act. It acts in an advisory capacity on disability related legislative mandates and advocates for ADA compliance by providing educational support to businesses public accommodations and parish and non-parish government entities so that litigation and discrimination against our citizens with disabilities can be avoided.