C h a n g e  o f  A d d r e s s USPS Online Address Change     C o u n t y Ouachita   A r e a   C o d e 318   C l i m a t e Average temperatures range from 25°F to 98°F. Average annual precipitation totals approximately 54 inches of rainfall and two inches of snowfall.   P o p u l a t i o n City: 54,560 County: 150,571 G o v e r n m e n t City - Mayor/City Council County - Parish Commission Parish Seat - Monroe Information about city and parish government policies and procedures can be obtained from: Monroe City Mayor P. O. Box 123 Monroe 71210 329-2310 Parish Courthouse 300 St. John Street Monroe 71201 327-1340 T a x e s Property tax rates may fluctuate yearly and vary according to location of residence. For information contact the Parish Tax Assessor's Office, phone 327-1300, or the City Tax Office, phone 329-2367. L i c e n s e s State auto and drivers licenses may be obtained from: Office of Motor Vehicles 122 St. John Street Monroe 71201 362-3121 H o u s i n g Because the availability and cost of homes and apartments change constantly, it is advisable to check the classified columns of the local newspaper, particularly the Sunday editions, for current information. Or, contact the following for assistance: Northeast Louisiana Board of Realtors 401 Hudson Lane Monroe 71201 387-6800 Northeast Louisiana Apartment Association P. O. Box 8461 Monroe 71211-8461 322-9927 (To request a Apartment Guide) U t i l i t i e s Water City of Monroe Public Utilities North 4th and Breard Street Monroe 71201 329-2359 Gas Louisiana Gas Service Company 2809 Louisville Avenue Monroe 71201 325-0671 Phone Bell South 715 McNeill Shreveport 71101 1-557-6500 - Inside State 1-800-832-0679 - Outside State Electric Energy 2901 Cypress Street West Monroe 71219 800-368-3749 (plus 1-2-1 for new service) Refuse City of Monroe Public Works Department 209 12th Street Monroe 71201 329-2209 Cable Louisiana Cablevision 405 Kiroli Road West Monroe 71291 396-5400 E d u c a t i o n Elementary and secondary public school information may be obtained from: Monroe City School District 2101 Roselawn Avenue Monroe 71201 325-0601 Monroe City School District operates 13 elementary schools, three junior high schools, three high schools and one alternative school. Ouachita Parish School District 100 Bry Street Monroe 71201 388-2711 Ouachita Parish School District operates 21 elementary schools, five junior high/middle schools, four high schools, one learning center and one alternative school. For information regarding Catholic schools, contact: Diocese of Shreveport Schools 2500 Line Avenue Shreveport 71104 222-2006 There are also five private schools in the Monroe/West Monroe area. N e w s p a p e r s The local daily morning newspaper is the News Star. For home delivery service, contact: News Star 411 North 4th Street P. O. Box 1502 Monroe 71210-1502 322-5161 800-259-7788 L i b r a r y Ouachita Parish Public Library 1800 Stubbs Avenue Monroe 71201 327-1490   M e d i c a l   C a r e For assistance in selecting a family doctor, contact the referral services of: Ouachita Medical Society 388-1292 For Medicare information, contact: Social Security Administration 387-2151 800-772-1213 C u l t u r e Contact the Monroe/West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau for information about recreational and cultural attractions in the area, phone 387-5691 or 800-843-1872. R e c r e a t i o n Contact the Monroe/West Monroe Convention & Visitors Bureau for information about recreational and cultural attractions in the area, phone 387-5691 or 800-843-1872. T r a n s p o r t a t i o n Local bus transportation is available through Monroe Transit System (MTS); phone 329-2506 routes, fares and schedules. Interstate transportation is available through Greyhound Bus Lines, phone 322-5181. Monroe Regional Airport offers commercial, charter and commuter flights. Phone 800-225-2525 for reservations and general information. C h a m b e r  o f  C o m m e r c e Monroe Chamber of Commerce 300 West Washington Street Washington Plaza - Suite 104 Monroe 71210 323-3461 web site address: chqamber@monroe.org or http://www.monroe.org     A d d i t i o n a l  I n f o r m a t i o n Main Post Office - 387-6161 Voter Registration - 327-1436 Convention & Visitors Bureau - 387-5691 or 800-843-1872 Emergency - 911