VOICES: How censorship came to Lafayette
The library’s Reconsideration Committees are now designed to ban any book anyone decides needs to go. It will remake the library as we know it.
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Voices: Long live Lafayette’s Black parade
A short history of pride, celebration and representation.
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Reflections: Black elders extend the village of Black youth, care and freedom dreams
To explore the relevance of the proverb, we have to consider the many distinct villages that make up the Black diaspora and the ways Black family and community cohere differently today than in the recent and distant past
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BIG QUESTION: Should Lafayette subsidize golf?
Lafayette has historically made public golf a top priority. Is that really a good idea?
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1/4 Council Preview: More ARPA funds for drainage and a new skate park; $1 million for new golf carts
Here is a selection of items on the agendas for this week’s meetings of the City and Parish Councils.
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LETTER: Save the artisans, save Vermilionville
Vermilionville’s artisans survived multiple CEOs, museum directors, boards and mayors, along with their administrations. They are the voice of the village and what brings it to life. We must protect them.
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11/2 Council Preview: Parish Council moves on more ARPA fund; Lafayette police training update
Here’s a selection of items on the agendas for this week’s meetings of the City and Parish councils. To see the full agendas, check out the links below.
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10/19 Council Preview: Raises for Lafayette police and fire; police chief termination; ARPA funding for Faith House; redistricting
Here’s a selection of items on the agendas for this week’s meetings of the City and Parish councils.
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Got questions about the 2021 election? Check our guide or text us!
Lafayette voters have some weighty decisions on their hands. We’re here to help.
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2021 Lafayette Parish Ballot Proposition Guide
Ballot Propositions Find out more about the ballot propositions on Lafayette Parish’s Nov. 13, 2021 ballot. Parishwide Proposition #1 – Airport tax renewal The gist: This 1.71-mill property tax generates about $3.8 million annually to run the Lafayette Regional Airport. About 30% of the airport’s annual revenue comes from this tax. If approved, it would […]
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How to Vote in Louisiana’s 2021 Election
How to Vote Find out how you can cast your vote on Lafayette Parish’s Nov. 13, 2021 ballot. 🔍 Find Your Ballot View your sample ballot on the Louisiana Secretary of State Voter Portal. ☑️ Cast Your Vote 🗳 On Election Day Find your polling location on the Louisiana Secretary of State Voter Portal. Election […]
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10/5 Council Preview: North Lafayette Redevelopment Authority veto override, ARPA money for drainage and Faith House, rent assistance, new LUS customer charges
A busy schedule finds the councils tackling another veto override. LUS customers could see a new annual charge on their bills.
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