Entergy streetlights and the city's light bill
Summary
Stokes pressed for the status of a potential lawsuit over Entergy's long-dead street lights and the fixed rate the city pays. Administration officials said they'll hire an expert consultant to build the case and described a complicated pole-ownership mess.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city pays over $400,000 monthly to Entergy for street lights, many of which don't work.
Residents would get working street lights and possibly recover overpayment if litigation succeeds.
Neighborhoods with dark streets face safety risks.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Sep 22, 2026
Stokes blasted Entergy for dark streetlights citywide and threatened no votes on future Entergy items; the Mayor revealed the city pays $800K-$850K monthly whether lights work or not and is hiring a no-cost audit consultant. Clay pushed back, saying citizens should just call Entergy themselves.
Finance - Aug 10, 2026
Administration cut off utility payments for facilities that no longer exist (including a demolished library) and requested credits. Councilman Foote urged a review of the city's ~$400,000/month streetlight spending with Entergy, suggesting the new Public Service Commission could help.
City Council - Mar 24, 2026
Stokes pressed for the status of a potential lawsuit over Entergy's long-dead street lights and the fixed rate the city pays. Administration officials said they'll hire an expert consultant to build the case and described a complicated pole-ownership mess.
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