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  As Mayor of Kinder, I signed a Proclamation of Emergency for weather events to protect the health, safety, and welfare of persons resulting from this weather event. 

  This allows the Town,...

Effective January 1, 2024, the rental fees for the Kinder Community Center will be updated as follows:

• Single Event Rentals: $600 per event, with a $100 deposit.
• Group Event Rentals (e.g., Prom,...

Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 from 6:00 am - 10:00 am at The Grand Church, 205 1st Ave., Kinder, LA 70648.

Open to the Public! 

Over the next two weeks, Speaker Johnson’s district staff will host satellite office hours throughout Louisiana’s 4^th Congressional District to assist constituents who need assistance navigating...

Due to Louisiana Governor's Proclamation No. 41 JML 2024 declaring Friday, July 5, 2024 a Legal State Holiday, City Hall will be closed Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th.  

We hope everyone...

The Town picks up limbs as a free service to Kinder residents when possible. Please be patient if we are not able to get to all limbs every week.  Also, keep in mind that inclement weather and...

The Town of Kinder will now handle Occupational License Tax (OLT) and issue Occupational Licenses directly from City Hall, replacing the third-party company that had been used for that task for the...

Due to a chance of rain and possible severe weather tomorrow, the Kinder National Day of Prayer service has been moved to The Grand Church, 205 1st Ave., Kinder, LA (Across from Lambert Park). 

The...

Allen Parish Community Health Fair!!  See the attached flyer for more information and feel free to share this information. 

Get ready to groove and glow at our Totally Radical Health Fair! 

Dust...

The Small Business Loan Program is a lending program to assist disaster-impacted small businesses with non-construction expenses. The purpose of this program is to aid in the recovery of small...

When temperatures are consistently at or below freezing:

• If you have pipes that are vulnerable to freezing, turn water off at the source and empty the pipes of residual water.
• Open cabinet doors...

Essential Supplies To Get Before The Storm

Before a winter storm, it’s important that you stock up on the supplies you need to make yourself safe and comfortable in case impacts of the storm...

~ CHRISTMAS ~

Closed Monday, December 25th AND Tuesday, December 26th

~ NEW YEAR ~

Closed Monday, January 1st AND Tuesday, January 2nd  

Saturday, October 14th is election day - click here to see what's on the ballot. 

The Town of Kinder is currently receiving quotes for the following project:

Kinder Community Center Remodel/Update

• Install new commercial grade LVP flooring with baseboards
• Replace all ceiling...

Town of Kinder will receive sealed bids for the purchase of the following surplus property:

• 1994-1995 26’ Pontoon Harvester (No motor, used for parts)

• 26’ Harvester with Yanmar motor

Items...

The United Way of Southwest LA has kicked off the Summer of Service program is specifically designed for ages 13 to 18.

Each project is expected to take one to three hours to complete, and...

We suggest going directly to the Town of Kinder website (townofkinder.com) and clicking on the green BILL PAYMENT button to pay your utility bills. 

There are other websites that offer online bill...

You can now check availability of the Kinder Community Center on our website under the News and Notices tab and Community Center Availability. 

The August council meeting will be held Monday, August 8, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. You can view the agenda here. 

Kinder Drainage District #2 has issued an RFP, RFP No. 2022-07, related to proposals for debris removal and hauling. The RFP may be viewed here.

Announced July 13, 2022 through July 27, 2022

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Congressman Mike Johnson will be holding a Town Hall meeting at the Fred A. Ashy Municipal Building on Wednesday, July 6th at 10:00 a.m. The public is invited to attend.

Cleco customers who meet LIHEAP income guidelines can receive 25 percent discount on fuel portion of their energy bill during summer months

Enrollment period ends May 30

PINEVILLE, La. – May 9,...

*NOTICE* Gas bills may be higher this month and in the coming months due to several factors.

1. Usage may be higher due to cold weather.
2. The customer charge and distribution charge both increased 7%...

Town of Kinder Property Taxes will now be mailed out AND collected by the Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office. You will receive one Tax Notice that will include both Town and Parish Taxes. 

Payments may...

                                                     ~ CHRISTMAS ~

CLOSED FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24^TH AND MONDAY, DECEMBER 27^TH

                                                      ~ NEW YEAR ~

CLOSED ...

!!HELP US GET FIBER TO EVERY HOME IN ALLEN PARISH!!

Attention Allen Parish Community, Please Share!:

The State of Louisiana has received $375 million to extend broadband internet service to the...

To the citizens of Kinder: When the contract to turn on utility services with Town of Kinder is signed, each citizen is informed about the Town’s policies and billing cycle. This includes all...

The State of Louisiana’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program is holding an Application Assistance Event in Oberlin on May 27^th, 2021 from 6pm – 8pm at the Allen Parish Police Jury, 602 Court...

POSITION NOTICE

The Town of Kinder is seeking a person to fill the following position:

UTILITY BILLING CLERK/CASHIER

Job duties include:

Maintain utility customer accounts, process and mail...

Allen Parish Community Healthcare will have a Walk-in Vaccine Clinic today, February 11, 2021, at the Kinder Community Center for persons 65 and older, and who meet the criteria found here. Please...

To ensure vaccine availability, Allen Parish Community Healthcare will be administering COVID-19 vaccines by appointment only this week. Please call 3(37)738-9494 or (337)738-2527 to schedule your...

Allen Parish Community Healthcare has been designated as a vaccine distribution site for Allen Parish. If you are interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, please call us today to be placed on...

Town of Kinder will receive sealed bids for the purchase of the following surplus property:

Item #1: 20’ X 30’ METAL PAVILION COVER AND ASSOCIATED METAL SUPPORT BEAMS (Storm damaged)

Item...

To the citizens of Kinder, Spencer Debris Company will end pick up Sunday evening on C and D debris. This is wood and metal, after Sunday you can not put Wood and metal on City property. Now, the...

Due to the pending storm, sand and sandbags will be made available to the public at the following locations starting tomorrow (10/8) and Friday 8am-4pm:

Town of Oberlin Barn

207 W 5th Avenue

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Due to positive COVID results within our staff, the council meeting scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2020 has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. Please contnue to check our...

Hurricane Laura survivors will have the opportunity to register with FEMA for federal disaster assistance at a Mobile Registration Intake Center (MRIC) located in Oakdale & Kinder beginning on...

Allen Parish Civic Center, 609 Tiger Lane, Oberlin, LA, is hosting a FEMA Mobile Registratin Intake Center (MRIC).

The MRIC will OPEN Wednesday, September 16th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and continue...

All matters currently scheduled to be heard on September 14, 2020 in the Mayor's Municipal Court for the Town of Kinder are hereby continued and rescheduled for November 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. You can...