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Lafayette couldn’t build the Saint Streets now thanks to zoning
Zoning regulations make replicating the density of the city’s early suburban neighborhoods nearly impossible.
Zoning regulations make replicating the density of the city’s early suburban neighborhoods nearly impossible.
They were sold visions of kayaks and fishing. Two years later, they’re living with the consequences of a colossal unfinished project.
A district court judge found that Priscilla Gonzalez was unable to show that she was a “qualified elector” or prove she had filed her taxes.
The suit claims Priscilla Gonzalez failed to meet local residency requirements and falsely certified that she had filed federal and state income tax returns.
Lafayette’s annual budget season is here, and in just about a month the city and parish councils will be voting on how to spend hundreds of millions of tax dollars next year. Take a deep dive into the proposed budget with our updated explorer.
Mayor-President Josh Guillory’s proposed budget for next year is out, and our award-winning budget guide is updated with new info for LCG’s annual budget process.
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