District Purpose
The St. Tammany Parish Development District (District) is a political subdivision of the state created by the Legislature to foster business development through the issuance of bonds and by taking other steps necessary to advance sustainable commerce. The District issued bonds for projects such as Diversified Foods & Seasonings, Inc., Folgers Lacombe Distribution Center, Florida Marine Transporters, Rooms To Go, Wink, Inc. and Champagne Beverage.

To date, the District has issued more than $400 million dollars in bonds to businesses in the parish. The St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation acts as the management arm for the District.

District Commissioners
The St. Tammany Parish Development District (District) is governed by a board of commissioners consisting of fifteen members. All members are qualified voters and taxpayers within St. Tammany Parish.

2010 District Board of Commissioners

Peter Link, Chairman Whitney National Bank Senior Vice President/Credit Administrator	John Smith, Vice-Chairman Retired
David ''Dave'' Anderson, Treasurer Retired	Brenda Reine Bertus, Secretary St. Tammany Economic Development Foundation Executive Director
Nixon Adams, Officer Mandeville Planning & Zoning Commission Zoning Commission Chairman	John Ammerman, Officer Omni Bank Senior VP-Northshore
Dawn Sharpe Brackett, Officer East St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer	Martin Bruno, Officer
Irma Cry, Officer St. Tammany Parish Government Business Development Liaison	Stella Helluin, Officer Southeastern Louisiana University Director, St. Tammany Center
Martin ''Marty'' Mayer, Officer Stirling Properties, Inc. President & Chief Executive Officer
William ''Bill'' Oiler, Officer St. Tammany Parish Government Chief Administrative Officer	Daniel ''Danny'' Schaus, Officer Cleco Power LLC Director, Governmental Services