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Encourage Josh Guillory to Veto tax increases

by Michael Lunsford | Sep 20, 2023 | Lafayette, LCG

Last night, the Lafayette Parish Council inexplicably raised taxes on parish residents and businesses by an estimated $611,000. Even though Josh Carlson (R 9/10) asked what logic was used to justify the increase, no member of the council had a decent answer. In fact,...

Lafayette Short Term Rentals to be Decided by City Council

by Letters to the Editor | Jul 21, 2023 | Lafayette, LCG

On July 25th, 2023, the Lafayette City Council will be considering ordinances aimed at addressing the proliferation of Short-Term Rentals (“STR’s”) like AirBNB, VRBO, etc. There are two proposed ordinances from two city council members. Councilman Andy Naquin’s (R...

Lafayette School Board Creates its First Special Taxing District

by Editorial Staff | Jul 17, 2023 | EDD Tax Districts, Lafayette, LPSS, Youngsville

More taxes coming soon to a ballot near you! So, let’s just get straight to it. On July 19, 2023 at 5:30 PM the Lafayette Parish School Board will be holding a meeting to consider calling a new tax election for the Southside School District. Residents in that area...

A Lack of Procedural Capacity?

by Editorial Staff | Apr 24, 2023 | Lafayette, LCG

We live in a time where people cheer for a strong Executive. It doesn’t matter whether it is at the local or national level. Whether it be Donald Trump or Ron DeSantis, individuals look at the Executive as being the most important figure in American politics. It...

PULLED: Cook drops conflicted property giveaway

by Editorial Staff | Jan 24, 2023 | LCG, Sunshine

Things can get pretty hot in the kitchen! But when things heat up so much that the head Cook is scared to get burned you know things are out of control. Last week we published “Cook-ing It Up”, an article which scratched the surface of entangling alliances, potential...

Another Boo-Boo by K-Bou

by Editorial Staff | Jan 17, 2023 | Lafayette, Lafayette Fire and Police Civil Service Board, LCG

Kenneth Boudreaux is gone, at least from the Fire and Police Civil Service Board. As we previously reported Boudreaux resigned on Monday, January 9, 2023 citing a ‘recently discovered’ violation of law. Boudreaux was recommended by ULL President Joseph (“T-Joe) Savoie...