There are seven constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot. Those items are often overlooked in a general election, all the more so during a hotly contested presidential contest.
All the way up to Election Day, we’ll be asking readers to sound off on the amendments. You can check out our cheat sheet guide to all seven here.
Amendment #2 on the Nov. 3 ballot, supported both by industry lobbyists and tax assessors, would change how assessors value oil wells to factor in how much the wells produce. Low-producing wells would be taxed less. High-producing wells would be taxed more.
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News + Notes
City Council passes Guillory investigation to legislative auditor
The council’s contracted auditor turned over its findings, which will remain confidential until and unless the LLA decides to release them.
Registration requirements likely for Lafayette short-term rentals
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