Mission Statement
Vermilion United exists because Starbase Louisiana raises real questions, and our community deserves real answers. We connect with experts to help answer those questions, share the facts as they're currently known, amplify the voices of the home and land owners most directly affected, and hold our elected officials accountable, without putting that work on any one person's shoulders.We're not anti-SpaceX. We're pro-Vermilion.We're not here to fight or oppose this project. We're here to make sure state laws and regulations are followed, that all parties are held accountable, and that required studies are done thoroughly. We want to see losses minimized and gains maximized, and we want the benefits of this project, economic and otherwise, to actually reach the people who live here. We care about the safety of our communities, our people and our wildlife alike, and we're committed to keeping the public informed with accurate, current information every step of the way.We don't approach this through rose-colored glasses, and we don't approach it through fear. We're aiming for the middle: facts, accountability, and what's best for the people who actually live here. Vermilion can only stand united, not divided, if we keep asking questions, together.Accountability. Transparency. Stewardship.
Branches
Vermilion Kneaux - Education & Presentations
Fact based public presentations and educational materials about Starbase Louisiana, built for community members who want accurate information before forming an opinion.Vermilion Neaux - Protests & Petitions
Organizing petitions and public demonstrations for community members who want to make their voice heard directly.Vermilion Geaux - Voting Advocacy & Civic Events
Encouraging civic participation and voter engagement so residents have a real say in the decisions that affect our coast.Vermilion Soceaux - Social Media
Sharing verified information and coalition updates across social media to help our community stay connected and informed.Vermilion Legeaux - Legal Support
Connecting residents with legal resources and know your rights information related to this project and its impact on our community.Vermilion Conveaux - Community Outreach & Press
Building relationships across our community and serving as a point of contact for media and press inquiries.
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Resources
Want to go deeper? Every resource below is a clickable link that opens the full document in Google Drive. Start with the presentations for a plain-language overview, or go straight to the public records.Presentations- Starbase Louisiana Community Briefing: Our full community presentation, with every claim labeled by source reliability
- Inside the PILOT Lease: A section-by-section, plain-language walkthrough of the SpaceX lease agreementLand & Legal Documents- Fully Executed PILOT Lease Agreement: The signed contract between the Vermilion Parish IDB and SpaceX, dated August 25, 2026
- Instrument #15018: Oil, Gas & Mineral Interest: ExxonMobil to SpaceX
- Instrument #15019: Cash Sale/Deed: ExxonMobil to the State of Louisiana (Economic Development)
- Instrument #15023: Cash Sale/Deed: State of Louisiana (Economic Development) to SpaceX
- Instrument #15025: Cash Sale/Deed: SpaceX to the Vermilion Parish IDB
- Instrument #15027: Lease: Vermilion Parish IDB to SpaceXAll five instruments were recorded with the Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court on August 25, 2026, and are listed in the order they were recorded.Cooperative Endeavor Agreement (CEA)- Cooperative Endeavor Agreement: State of Louisiana and SpaceX (Fully Executed): The signed state contract for the Starbase Louisiana land sale, obtained from Louisiana Economic Development through a public records request.
- CEA Summary: Starbase Louisiana: Plain-language, section-by-section summary of the CEA, cross-referenced with the Cash Sale and PILOT lease, with confidence ratings and sources.Industrial Development Board (IDB) Records- Project Osprey Summary: The IDB's summary of the SpaceX project and incentive package ("Project Osprey" is the IDB's name for the SpaceX project)
- July 23, 2026 Meeting Notice & Agenda
- July 23, 2026 Meeting Minutes (Approved)
- Resolution Authorizing Reinstatement of the IDB: Revives the IDB with the Louisiana Secretary of State after decades of inactivity
- Resolution Authorizing Opening of Bank Account
- August 25, 2026 Meeting Notice & Agenda
- Resolution Approving the PILOT Agreement with SpaceX
- Resolution Authorizing Engagement of Counsel: Engages Butler Snow LLP as the IDB's general counsel
- August 25, 2026 Meeting Minutes (Draft, not yet approved)IDB Meeting Recordings (July 23 and August 25, 2026)
- Summary and Analysis: Our plain-language summary of both Industrial Development Board meetings, including a side-by-side comparison of what the board was told and what the signed PILOT lease actually says.
- Audio: August 25, 2026 Meeting: Full recording (31 minutes) of the meeting where the IDB approved the SpaceX PILOT agreement.
- Transcript: August 25, 2026 Meeting: Timestamped transcript of the August 25 meeting.
- Audio: July 23, 2026 Meeting: Full recording (55 minutes) of the IDB's first organizational meeting after the board was reinstated.
- Transcript: July 23, 2026 Meeting: Timestamped transcript of the July 23 meeting.Community MeetingsSpaceX Community Meetings: September 24, 2026
- Pecan Island vs. Abbeville: Side-by-Side Comparison: How SpaceX's answers held steady, shifted, or differed between the two meetings, plus questions to bring to the next one
- Pecan Island 9/24 SpaceX Meeting Summary: Our topic-by-topic summary of the meeting for Pecan Island residents, with notes where statements differ from the public record
- Pecan Island 9/24 SpaceX Meeting Transcript: The full meeting transcript, AI-generated and lightly edited for names and obvious errors
- Pecan Island 9/24 SpaceX Meeting Recording: The full audio recording, which is the official record of the meeting
- Abbeville 9/24 SpaceX Meeting Summary: Our topic-by-topic summary of the parish-wide meeting, with notes where statements differ from the public record
- Abbeville 9/24 SpaceX Meeting Transcript: The full meeting transcript, AI-generated and lightly edited for names and obvious errors
- Abbeville 9/24 SpaceX Meeting Recording: The full audio recording, which is the official record of the meeting
SpaceX hosted both meetings on September 24, 2026. The first was for Pecan Island residents, with questions taken from the floor. The second was held that evening at 6:00 p.m. in Abbeville and was open to all of Vermilion Parish, with questions submitted in writing.- Pecan Island 10/09 Community Meeting Summary: Our summary of the October 9, 2026 meeting with Kaplan Mayor Mike Kloesel and Brownsville realtor Craig Grove, with every claim labeled by source reliability
- Pecan Island 10/09 Community Meeting Transcript: The full meeting transcript, AI-generated and lightly edited for names and obvious errors
- Pecan Island 10/09 Community Meeting Recording: The full audio recording, which is the official record of the meeting
The meeting was held October 9, 2026 at Pecan Island Methodist Church.Jamie Davis Town Hall (Abbeville, October 23, 2026)
- Community Concerns Summary: The main concerns residents raised, with fact-check notes and source reliability labels
- Full Transcript: The complete, machine-generated transcript with timestamps that match the recording
- Full Audio Recording: The full town hall recording, about 80 minutesOpen Meetings Lawsuit (filed October 26, 2026)
- Open Meetings Law Petition: The full lawsuit filed in the 15th JDC against the Vermilion Parish Police Jury and the Industrial Development Board, alleging eight Open Meetings Law violations.
- Summary and Analysis: Vermilion United's plain-language breakdown of the lawsuit, what it asks for, and what could happen if it succeeds.Federal Filings
- SpaceX Comment to the FAA: Page-by-Page Breakdown: A plain-language walkthrough of SpaceX's October 2026 filing on spaceport siting and launch corridors, with page numbers for every pointAdditional Resources- More resources coming soon. Check back for updates.
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