Citizens have asked who maintains ditches and alleys, and Citizens for a Better Arcadia have identified and are sharing the answer. This answer should be considered informational and NOT a substitute for legal information or advice.
If a ditch or alley is on private property and not under a public servitude/right-of-way, the property owner is responsible for mowing/clearing.
The Town generally can’t use public funds on private property (La. Const. Art. VII §14, “anti-donation” rule).
If there’s a public drainage servitude, the public entity may maintain drainage—that’s different from routine yard work.
Not sure about a servitude or right-of-way? Call Town Hall, and they can help verify.