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Column: Boomtown isn’t booming
Federal data shows Lafayette’s economy is behind a billion dollars. We can’t afford to be complacent.
Federal data shows Lafayette’s economy is behind a billion dollars. We can’t afford to be complacent.
Boulet takes office with a to-do list full of costly, difficult and politically-complicated challenges left over from Guillory’s single term in office.
A minor storm offered the first test — or maybe a quiz — of many new drainage improvements in Lafayette last week to mixed results.
Consisting of two mental health professionals, the team has already assisted on 29 emergency calls. Sheriff Mark Garber hopes the program will save lives and improve public safety.
LCG has until Friday to decide on buying the Lemoine Building for $6.2 million, but City Council members are hesitant to commit to an estimated $9.6 million renovation.
A handful of nurses at the parish’s Public Health Unit are in line for raises of around $13,750 on average, depending on the Parish Council’s support.
Boulet’s next few months are going to be all about prioritizing which mess to clean first.
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