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NLAB 334 - Community Assessment Sources

Sources providing statistical data, and other types of information, at the national, state, and local level.

Government and Elections

Government and Elections

Branches of Government (Louisiana.gov) - This online resource provides links to information on Louisiana's government, including the three branches, agencies, and boards & commissions.

Municipal Directory (Louisiana Municipal Association) - This searchable directory contains municipal data on towns, villages,and cities in Louisiana. Information included in the directory ranges from contact information to the official journal.

State and Local Government in Louisiana: An Overview or Reference Room Louisiana Documents Stacks - LL 1.5/2:2012-2016 -This resource explains how the government in Louisiana functions. Of particular note is Chapter 3, which explains local governments. While it contains no statistical information, the descriptions of local government and its functions may help in locating or in understanding information.

View Election Results - This webpage from the Secretary of State supplies information regarding elections, including voter turn out, election results, and registration information. The data is for state and parish level.