Mayor-Elect Visits Central City Services

Mayor-Elect Visits Central City Services

Mayor-elect Jr. Shelton made one of the most importtant stops of the transition Monday when he visited the Central Municipal Services Center, which is run by a non-profit corporation, IBTS, that administers the City of Central.

The City of Central is unique in Louisiana because it is completely privatized.  The entire city government  is run by a private company on a contract basis.

In general, privatization has been a big success in Central, according to city officials.  It has enabled Central to keep taxes low while providing city services and running a big surplus every year.

Shelton visited the city services offices on Sullivan Road near Greenwell Springs Road and spent time with director David Ratcliff and other members of the staff.  A very productive meeting, Shelton told the Central City News.

 

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