Column: Lafayette’s got an infrastructure hangover coming
With unprecedented funding has come unprecedented spending. But there’s no such thing as a one-time capital project, because there are always ongoing maintenance costs.
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Currency
Columnist Geoff Daily explores Lafayette’s economy and government, providing critical commentary about what’s working and what’s not.
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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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Column: What I’m thankful for in Lafayette may surprise you
Traffic, local government and the weather are near the top of Geoff Daily’s Thanksgiving list.
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Lafayette’s burning platform: Young people are leaving
While Lafayette’s satisfaction with its quality of life is high, college grads don’t feel the same way.
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