Museums and preserved historic sites keep those memories alive. In Chalmette, tradition adds meaning to the vibrant, contemporary lifestyle. Chalmette people enjoy the distinctive food, music and spirit of celebration characteristic of southern Louisiana. And New Orleans, with all its own unparalleled attractions is right next door. St. Bernard Parish has a councilmanic form of government, with seven district council members and a council president elected parishwide.
Council members serve four-year terms.
An elected sheriff directs the police department. The St. Bernard Parish educational system is nationally recognized for its innovative programs. Students score consistently at or well above average on the nationally normed SRA Survey of Basic Skills. New Orleans is also home to Tulane University School of medicine and LSU School of Medicine. St. Bernard Parish has Louisiana's only fully accredited combined community college and vo-tech school.