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June 7

Column: Lafayette isn’t paying competitive wages

New data shows wages in Lafayette aren’t competitive with other parts of the state or the country. That means many people are having to take a hometown discount to stay or move here.

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May 22

Column: Dear councils, hold Guillory accountable

It’s time to stop pretending the actions of this administration documented in this audit are normal or acceptable.

May 4

Column: Carol Ross is right. LCG’s audit is a ‘horror show’

It turns out the Guillory administration’s “new pace of government” is predicated on making dubious legal arguments to justify ignoring local, state and federal laws.

April 19

COLUMN: LUS Fiber has lost its edge

Building LUS Fiber was intended to make Lafayette more competitive. Now, as it diverts its attention to expansions, Fiber is not living up to its potential.

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April 4

COLUMN: Homewood is a mistake Lafayette should never repeat

Let’s call the Homewood detention ponds project what it is: a boondoggle.

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March 15

COLUMN: Want young people to choose Lafayette? Give them what they want

Lafayette struggles to attract and retain young people despite its advantages. It doesn’t have to be this way.

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February 22

Geoff Daily: Lafayette’s population growth isn’t sustainable

Recent data suggest growth in Lafayette Parish is primarily driven by residents leaving surrounding parishes, not net migration. That’s not sustainable.

The current Heymann Perforrming Arts Center near Ochsner Lafayette General

January 31

Geoff Daily: Heymann replacement plan is selling us short

We’re prioritizing short-term political opportunism over what’s in the best long-term interests of our community.

December 14, 2022

COLUMN: Uncertainty the only constant for Lafayette’s economy

The latest economic output data indicates Lafayette is still in flux as it recovers from the economic impact of the pandemic. We’re gaining ground, but not as quickly as we need.