Westwego
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Westwego

Place

Territory

GEOID
2281165
OCD-ID
ocd-division/country:us/state:la/place:westwego
POP
8,317 (2025)
CENTER
29.9058, -90.1434
SOURCE
census tiger

Government of Westwego

Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Westwego itself.

Westwego City Council
6/6 seats recorded

Organization 11

Departments

  • Building Permits and Inspections Planning

    Issues building permits, required for all exterior home improvements, fences, and interior modifications including electrical, gas, and plumbing work. Led by the Chief Building Inspector at City Hall.

  • City Clerk Clerk

    Office of the City Clerk of Westwego at City Hall, 1100 Fourth Street. City Hall staff also handle utility billing, accounts payable, permits and in-person payments.

  • Code Enforcement Planning

    Oversees the city's civil ordinances to assure the health and safety of citizens, takes complaints, and handles condemnation proceedings brought before the City Council.

  • Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fire

    City of Westwego EMS is the primary 9-1-1 provider of advanced life support and transport within Westwego, established in the early 1980s. Operates three advanced level ambulances with about 35 personnel. Office at 677 Avenue H, Westwego, LA 70094.

  • Ernest J. Tassin Senior Center Human Services

    City of Westwego senior center at 701 Fourth Street offering programs, activities, excursions, Jefferson Council on Aging nutrition meals, and transportation to doctor appointments for Westwego seniors.

  • Fire Department (Westwego Volunteer Fire Company No. 1) Fire

    Westwego Volunteer Fire Company #1, established 1922, serves the City of Westwego with a Class 2 fire rating. Operates 2 stations with paid and volunteer firefighters; Main Fire Station (Station 91) and administrative office at 1000 Fourth Street. Runs a Junior Firefighter Program for ages 10-17.

  • Fisheries and Farmers Market Economic Development

    City-run Westwego Fisheries and Farmers Market at 484 Sala Avenue, hosting markets, concerts, cook-offs and community events, managed by the city's Farmers Market Coordinator.

  • Office of the Mayor Administration

    Executive office of the Mayor of the City of Westwego, located at City Hall, 1100 Fourth Street, Westwego, LA 70094.

  • Parks and Recreation Parks & Recreation

    Operates multi-use playground parks (Avenue D and 11th Street, Avenue D and Westbank Expressway, Klein Street, Norton Street, Victory Drive) and organized seasonal youth sports for ages 5-17. In-person registration at Catfish Bourgeois Park, 909 Avenue C.

  • Water Works and City Services Utilities

    City water, sewer, drainage and contracted solid waste collection, with utility billing at City Hall. Publishes annual water quality (consumer confidence) reports for system LA1051005. After-hours sewer emergencies go to the Westwego sewer plant.

  • Westwego Police Department Police

    Provides professional police services to maintain order and protect life and property in Westwego. Headquarters at 401 Fourth Street, Westwego, LA 70094. Led by the elected Chief of Police. Call 911 for emergencies.

Services 13

  • Building Permit Building Permits and Inspections
  • EMS Billing and Patient Records Request Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
  • Free Home Fire Safety Inspection and Smoke Alarm Installation Fire Department (Westwego Volunteer Fire Company No. 1)
  • Garbage and Trash Collection Water Works and City Services
  • Junior Firefighter Program Fire Department (Westwego Volunteer Fire Company No. 1)
  • Park Pavilion Rental Parks and Recreation
  • Pay Property Taxes City Clerk
  • Pay Utility Bill Online Water Works and City Services
  • Report a Code Violation Code Enforcement
  • Senior Nutrition Meals Ernest J. Tassin Senior Center
  • Senior Transportation to Medical Appointments Ernest J. Tassin Senior Center
  • Vial of Life Program Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
  • Youth Sports Registration Parks and Recreation