Kenner Council Rejects Plan to Divert Lafreniere Park Funds

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The Kenner City Council has voted down a proposal by Councilman Brian Brennan to redirect funds dedicated to Lafreniere Park, which is owned and operated by Jefferson Parish, to pay for other parks in the city of Kenner. The measure failed by a 6-1 vote, with some of Brennan's colleagues accusing him of using the issue to gain political support ahead of May's municipal elections.

Why it matters

Lafreniere Park is a major regional attraction that is funded by fees paid by all parish residents, not just those in Kenner. The council's rejection of the proposal preserves the park's dedicated funding stream and prevents the city from diverting those resources to its own municipal parks.

The details

Councilman Brian Brennan had proposed using the fees paid by all Jefferson Parish residents to access Lafreniere Park to instead fund parks owned and operated by the city of Kenner. However, the council voted 6-1 to reject Brennan's measure, with some colleagues accusing him of trying to gain political support ahead of the upcoming municipal elections.

• The Kenner City Council voted on the proposal on March 21, 2026.
• Kenner's municipal elections are scheduled for May 2026.