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The Planning & Zoning Commission will host a public workshop on Wednesday, January 28, from 6:00–8:00 PM at City Hall to review and discuss the final draft of the City of Zachary’s Master Plan.
This is a great opportunity for residents and community members to share feedback, ask questions, and learn what’s next as the City moves toward final adoption of the plan. Your voice matters in shaping the future of Zachary! Let’s work together to create a plan that reflects our community’s vision.
#ZacharyMasterPlan #CommunityGrowth #HaveYourSay
📧 Questions? Email Calesia.anderson@cityofzachary.org
The Zachary City Council unanimously selected Councilwoman Brandy Westmoreland to serve as Mayor Pro Tempore for a one-year term during its meeting on January 13, 2026.
Mayor Pro Tempore Westmoreland is a lifelong resident of Zachary and was elected to the Zachary City Council in November 2022. Prior to her service on the City Council, she represented District 2 on the Zachary Community School Board from 2016 to 2022.
With 29 years of experience in the banking industry, Westmoreland currently serves as Executive Vice President at Landmark Bank. She is a graduate of LSU’s Graduate School of Banking, Leadership North, and Louisiana Technical College–Folkes Campus, and is a proud graduate of Zachary High School.
Mayor Pro Tempore Westmoreland is highly involved in civic and community service. She serves on the GSBLSU Advisory Board, is a chamber ambassador, and has previously held leadership roles as president and treasurer of the Zachary Rotary Club. Her dedication to the community has been recognized with several honors, including Zachary Business Woman of the Year in 2018 and City of Zachary Volunteer of the Year in 2013.
She is married to her husband, Dustin Westmoreland, and they have two daughters, Abigail and Chloe, and one grandson, Tripp. Westmoreland is a member of Galilee Baptist Church, where she serves as Children’s Director.
The City of Zachary would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and inform residents that, in observance of New Year’s Day, an official City of Zachary holiday, all city government offices will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Garbage and Recycling Collection Notice
Solid waste and recycling services provided by Waste Management will not be collected on New Year’s Day, Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Adjusted Collection Schedule:
- Thursday customers will be serviced on Friday, January 2
- Friday customers will be serviced on Saturday, January 3
Residents are asked to place their containers out according to the adjusted schedule.
The City of Zachary appreciates the public’s cooperation and wishes everyone a safe, happy, and festive New Year.
🎄✨ Step into the magic of the 2025 Zachary Christmas Parade, themed “Christmas Movie Spectacular!” Hosted by MCs Sharon Phillips and Thomas Scott, with special interviews featuring Mayor David McDavid.
Thank you to all of our amazing parade entries! We hope you enjoy every moment as much as we loved bringing this joyful celebration to you. Merry Christmas from the City of Zachary! 🎬🎅✨
Click here to watch the parade!