A $1M Plan to “Study” Lafayette? Mayor Boulet’s Veto Explained
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadLafayette’s City Council approved DDA and Kevin Blanchard’s $1 million redevelopment study—then Mayor Monique Blanco-Boulet vetoed it. This wasn’t just a study, though. It was a shift in control. The agreement authorizes...
Lafayette: A Million-Dollar Scheme to Outsource the Mayor
Lafayette was just told we’re entering a new season—less noise, more direction. A renewed focus on momentum. A shift toward execution. So naturally, the next order of business for the City Council is… a million-dollar study. Seriously, though. What in the world do we...
STATE OF THE PARISH: A Measured Look at Lafayette’s Momentum
Just weeks ago, Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Boulet delivered the annual State of the Parish speech. I attended the address just feet from the podium. That matters, not because of proximity, but because tone and body language are easier to read up close. This...
Amendment 3: A Deeper Dive into Permanent Teacher Pay Raises
After publishing our initial overview of the proposed constitutional amendments, I received several questions about Amendment 3—particularly about how it actually works. This is one of the most complex and consequential items on the ballot. And while the summary...
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